This unit has application in the sugar milling industry.
This unit describes the outcomes required to drive a master-slave locomotive.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
FDFSUG206A Drive a cane locomotive
This unit contains employability skills.
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of ability to: prepare the master and slave locomotive systems and operating settings operate the master-slave locomotive and associated equipment monitor locomotive and equipment condition take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance of control systems or operating equipment assess equipment faults to determine appropriate corrective action follow procedure to notify a locomotive breakdown communicate with the traffic officer and rail personnel as required |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to: Master and slave locomotives and related equipment such as brake vans Cane railway system Relevant services and equipment required to carry out inspections, checks and monitoring Workplace information including running slips and daily schedule, to advise of driving requirements Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation Personal protective clothing and equipment Communication systems and equipment Housekeeping standards and procedures Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures |
Method of assessment | Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. |
Guidance information for assessment | To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities. |
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills |
Ability to: access workplace information such as running slips to identify driving requirements select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment prepare the master and slave locomotive systems and operating settings including following procedures to prepare each unit, conducting visual inspections of equipment, pre-start checks and warm up procedures, and pre-departure checks and coupling of train components operate the master-slave locomotive and associated equipment according to work procedure to achieve work requirements including demonstrating full control of both locomotives monitor locomotive and equipment condition including monitoring operating status of both locomotives and related equipment and monitoring condition of bins in the rake take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance of control systems or operating equipment assess equipment faults to determine appropriate corrective action follow procedure to notify a locomotive breakdown communicate with the traffic officer and rail personnel as required use appropriate communication methods and equipment maintain workplace records maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards |
Required knowledge includes: |
Knowledge of: relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to driving a locomotive and associated control measures. purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment functions and basic operating principles of master and slave locomotive operating equipment purpose of the master and slave locomotives in controlling the train and operating principles of all instruments and controls safe operating capacities of equipment typical faults that can occur when operating a locomotive in a master-slave configuration including the ability to assess severity and risk in order to determine appropriate corrective action communication procedures, methods and equipment including an understanding of warning devices and signals procedures for responding to emergency situations including use of two-way radio system to report emergencies environmental issues and controls requirements to liaise/advise related work areas and personnel housekeeping standards reporting and recording systems and responsibilities |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Policies and procedures | Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. |
Codes of Practice | Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations. |
Workplace information | Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) manufacturer's specifications. |
Workplace documentation | Documentation and recording requirements may include: marshalling strategy documentation relating to the traffic schedule such as run slips loco running sheets and log books. |
Cane transport networks | Cane transport network features and their characteristics may include: main and branch lines yards, sidings loops dump points pads. |
Information systems | Information systems may be print or screen based. |
Master-slave locomotive equipment | A master-slave configuration describes any mechanism and operating system that allows control of one motive power unit by another motive power unit which forms part of the same train. The slave or remote unit is not operated freely, unattached from the master or lead locomotive. Master-slave locomotives may be used within a yard for the purpose of marshalling and shunting and on running lines. |
Hazards | Hazards include working with moving machinery, manual handling and working in exposed conditions. |
Teamwork | Work may require the ability to work within a team environment. |
Communication methods | Communication methods include: use of two-way radios used in accordance with workplace requirements and state authority protocols and hand and audible signalling. |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and used | |||
| Health and safety hazards / maintenance requirements are identified and reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace reporting procedures | |||
| Workplace records are checked to confirm operational status | |||
| 1.4 The remote control system is set in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer's specifications | |||
| Slave locomotives are prepared and required operating mode is selected | |||
| Pre-start checks are conducted | |||
| Confirm that system is in link mode | |||
| Check control system and conduct system self-test to confirm that the system is operating effectively | |||
| Confirm braking system is operating effectively | |||
| Total control of the system is established and confirmed | |||
| Pre-departure tests are conducted to confirm control system and locomotive equipment meets operating standard | |||
| Front and rear train consists are coupled safely to form one train | |||
| 3.1 Master-slave locomotives are operated in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer's specifications to meet transport requirements | |||
| Condition of locomotive equipment is monitored to maintain optimum operating condition and identify faults or defects | |||
| Faults are assessed to determine risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment | |||
| Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures in response to OHS hazards, abnormal or unacceptable equipment condition or performance | |||
| 3.5 Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations | |||
| Housekeeping standards are maintained | |||
| Workplace records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and workplace procedures | |||
| Handover is carried out according to workplace procedure | |||
| Changeover drivers are aware of locomotive and related equipment status, track conditions and incidents at completion of handover | |||
| Shutdown procedures for master and slave locomotives are followed according workplace procedures | |||
| Shut down sequence is confirmed and complete and locomotives are secured in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Workplace information is recorded according to workplace recording requirements | |||
| Plant and equipment are cleaned and stored/parked as required | |||
| Defects and faults are identified and reported according to workplace procedures |
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