TLIC3032A - Operate and monitor a passenger electric tram
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TLIC3032A Operate and monitor a passenger electric tram
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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 state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines, as well as relevant road rules and tramway regulatory requirements of the states/territories concerned.
Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to operate and monitor a passenger electric tram across a variety of operational contexts.
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor a passenger electric tram in accordance with relevant workplace practices, tramway regulations and codes of practice. This includes planning and preparing the tram for passenger service, operating the tram, operating the revenue collection system (where applicable), monitoring the tram's performance during service, and communuicating effectively with other personnel. This unit replaces the unit TDTC2201A Operate a passenger tram. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
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Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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
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 at the registered training organisation, 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:
Applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
Relevant road rules of the relevant state/territoty roads and traffic authority, where applicable
Relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority and tramway operating procedures
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
Relevant driver identification procedures, licences and authorities required to drive an electric tram
Passenger electric tram controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use including controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop the tram
Passenger electric tram operating characteristics, capabilities and limitations
Procedures for operating and monitoring the passenger electric tram
Procedures for adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running
Speed and load limits for the tram
Operational instructions
Procedures for managing safety incidents and hazardous situations that may arise when operating and monitoring a passenger electric tram
Procedures for operating and monitoring ancillary equipment on the tram
Functions of sand as used on an electric tram and the procedures for checking and refilling sand levels and carrying out sand system testing processes on a passenger electric tram
Passenger electric tram knowledge may include monitoring devices, braking and drive equipment, ancillary systems and signalling systems
Track, road and route knowledge including: track limitations, speed limitations, curves and gradients and location of any signals, indicators and points
Procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action
Typical defects that can occur on a passenger electric tram and related action that should be taken
Principles of defensive driving
Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency when operating a passenger electric tram
Procedures for operating any electronic communications equipment with required protocol
Fatigue management knowledge and techniques including: causes and effects of fatigue; strategies to manage fatigue; factors which increase fatigue-related accidents; and lifestyles which promote the effective long term management of fatigue
Required skills:
Communicate effectively with others when operating and monitoring a passenger electric tram
Operate any electronic communication equipment to required protocol
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the operation and monitoring of a passenger electric tram
Interpret and follow instructions and prioritise work
Complete documentation related to the operation and monitoring of a passenger electric tram
Work collaboratively with others when operating and monitoring a passenger electric tram
Identify and assess tram defects and deficiencies and take appropriate action to report any identified defective equipment as per workplace procedures
Implement contingency plans for unplanned events
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating and monitoring a passenger electric tram
Recognise problems that may arise when operating and monitoring a passenger electric tram and take appropriate action
Check and refill sand boxes where provided and carry out sand system testing processes on a passenger electric tram
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
Adapt to differences in trams and associated equipment and procedures
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
Operate a passenger electric tram and monitor its performance to facilitate optimum safe operation
Apply track and road knowledge when driving a passenger electric tram
Monitor journey schedule
Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques
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 may be conducted:
by day or night in all relevant weather conditions
Passenger electric trams include all passenger electric trams in service within Australian transport systems and may include:
hand-operated or foot pedal control systems or both
Passenger electric tram equipment may include:
ancillary systems
automatic control systems
braking systems
drive systems
instrumentation
manual controls
communication systems
warning equipment
power source
vigilance systems
traction systems
Action taken upon the identification of faults, defects or deficiencies may include:
reporting the problem and carrying out repairs (depending on the level and extent of work required), or isolating the faulty equipment and advising appropriate personnel of the fault and need for repair or replacement
Relevant personnel may include:
tram crew
tram controllers
rostering supervisors and staff
other tram drivers and crews
depot coordinators
supervisors and other operational personnel
maintenance personnel
immediate internal or external customers
internal and external suppliers
Risk minimisation may require differentiating between faults, defects and deficiencies that:
do not present a hazard and could be attended to under running maintenance or in a normal maintenance schedule
present a potential hazard and need to be attended to under running maintenance or at the next most practical opportunity
present an immediate hazard and require immediate attention
Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called:
standard operating procedures
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
relevant National and state or territory transport regulations and codes of practice
notices in drivers' notice board/box
reference cards
tram driver roster sheet and/or table card
operational instructions, policies and procedures:
emergency procedures manual
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant state/territory road rules and tramway codes of practice
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Driving requirement is identified and confirmed from roster, shift-card or other authorised documentation
Sign-on/log-on procedures at the depot are completed and the tram to be driven is correctly identified and located
Resources are identified and obtained, including documentation
Procedures for reporting incidents and the cancellation and non-operation of services are identified and followed
Tram is operated within specifications and organisational requirements to meet required schedules, routes, timetables and special services
On-board equipment is confirmed as being serviceable, and is operated in accordance with specifications and organisation's requirements
Warning devices and gauges are monitored and responded to in accordance with organisation's requirements
Operational restrictions established by the organisation and relevant legislation are observed
Tram is stopped in designated and approved locations and within limitations, to permit safe embarkation and alighting of all kinds of passengers
Destination signs are adjusted in accordance with work schedules
Wheelchair equipment where provided is operated when required in accordance with workplace procedures
Instructions are verified, when required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe
Fixed traffic and hand signals and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe
Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to personnel and equipment
Defensive driving practices are employed at all times
Start-up check is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
Ticketing system is activated, operated and updated in accordance with workplace procedures
Ticketing system defects are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
Ticketing system is closed down, in accordance with authorised organisation procedures
Electric tram equipment is monitored and operated to maintain optimum running conditions and identify faults, defects and deficiencies
Appropriate action is taken in response to identified faults, defects and deficiencies to ensure safe operation of tram, including communications with operations controller where necessary
Faults, defects and deficiencies are assessed to determine risk of damage to equipment or injury to personnel
Defects are reported and/or recorded
Safe operation and monitoring of the tram is maintained in collaboration with other members of the tram crew, tram controllers and other relevant personnel as per workplace requirements
Any potential or actual conflicts or grievances with other members of the tram crew, tram controllers and other relevant personnel during the operation of the tram are recognised and resolved in accordance with workplace procedures
Regular communication is maintained with tram crew, drivers of other passenger electric trams and other relevant personnel in the course of operation of the tram as per workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Tram crew, tram controllers, drivers of other passenger electric trams and other relevant personnel are advised of operational problems, delays, safety incidents and emergency situations that may arise in the course of operation of the tram
Information provided by tram crew, drivers of other passenger electric trams and other relevant personnel relevant to the ongoing operation of the passenger electric tram is interpreted and applied to driving activities as per workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
Tramway regulatory requirements applicable to the operation of the tram and the track or road concerned are accessed, understood and interpreted
Relevant tramway regulatory requirements are applied and followed in the course of operation of the passenger electric tram
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