Assessor Resource

TLIB3026A
Prepare for train operation

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Work is performed without supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to prepare for train operation as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare for train operation in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice. It includes preparing for and implementing the prescribed pre-departure checks and confirming the required train documentation. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.

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Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

carrying out all pre-departure checks correctly

identifying typical faults or defects for the type of rolling stock being operated

applying appropriate methods to overcome identified faults or defects

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Procedures for preparing a train for operation

Set-up procedures for equipment used in the control of trains

Pre-departure train testing procedures

Train preparation documentation procedures

Communication procedures and protocols

Maintenance and servicing procedures

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Train coupling equipment and methods

Safeworking systems and requirements

Safeworking procedures in electrified areas

Train characteristics and specifications

Relevant sections of the ADG Code and other dangerous goods regulations (for freight operations only)

Contingency management processes for unexpected events

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when preparing a train for operation

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to preparing a train for operation

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the preparation of a train for operation

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when preparing a train for operation

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when preparing a train for operation in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when preparing a train for operation

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Set up and check train control systems

Test air continuity and braking systems

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations conducted:

by day or night

in all relevant weather conditions

Motive power units may include all motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include:

diesel locomotives

electric locomotives

railcars

multiple units (including electric multiple units)

Rolling stock may include:

all rolling stock in service within Australian rail systems including both passenger cars and freight rolling stock

Train consists may include:

correct coupling and sequencing of train requires that couplings are locked in place and flexible connections between rolling stock are made

positioning and set-up of remote control equipment is correct

the separation of dangerous goods complies with ADG Code and regulatory requirements

Visual inspections to identify obvious faults/defects may include checking:

wheels and braking equipment for signs of wear or damage

flexible connections and fittings for signs of wear or damage

couplings for signs of wear or damage

fuel, oil, water and coolant levels

air system for leaks

electrical equipment

pantographs

emergency and safety equipment such as vigilance control and deadman relays

Relevant personnel can include:

maintenance personnel

yard, station and other operational personnel

train controllers and signallers

train crews

depot coordinators

hand-over crew

Communication methods may include:

written, including signed communications, lists and forms

verbal

line-of-sight signals

radio

fixed and mobile telephones

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

gloves

sunscreen and sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear and footwear

portable radios

mobile/satellite phones

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

hearing protection

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where operations are carried out on that network

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

train consists

train notices

out-of-gauge notices

dangerous goods manifests

brake certification

load/passenger manifests

OH&S and environmental protection legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures

maintenance specifications

local instructions

two-way radio operation procedures

emergency procedure manuals

manufacturers specifications

equipment operations manuals

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant Australian standards including AS 4292

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Required checks and relevant procedures and standards are identified 
Purpose of the journey and activities to be undertaken are identified 
Constraints and special instructions that may apply for the journey are identified 
Documentation is read to identify and confirm consist, attach/detach information, loading information and characteristics of the train 
Where necessary, compliance with relevant regulatory and ADG Code requirements are identified 
Motive power control systems are set up and checked in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 
Train, or relevant portion of the train, is checked to ensure that rolling stock is coupled and sequenced correctly 
Train braking systems are applied and released to ensure they are operating effectively 
Visual inspection is conducted to identify any obvious faults or defects that would prevent safe transit 
Corrective action is taken to rectify faults and ensure minimum delay to planned running schedule 
Relevant OH&S requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage 
Relevant personnel are promptly advised of the result of completed checks 
Authority to proceed relevant to the operational situation is obtained and followed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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