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TLIC3033A
Drive an electric tram to operational requirements

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 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 drive an electric tram as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to drive an electric tram to operational requirements in accordance with relevant regulations and workplace practices. It includes operating the tram efficiently and effectively; driving the tram; completing the journey; and responding effectively to external factors and emergencies. This unit replaces part of the previous unit TDTC2101A Drive 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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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

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 state/territory roads and traffic authority and tramway operating procedures

Where relevant, road rules of the relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Relevant driver identification procedures, licences and authorities required to drive an electric tram

Electric tram controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use including controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop the tram

Electric tram operating characteristics, capabilities and limitations

Procedures for operating and monitoring the electric tram

Procedures for adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running

Braking and safety system procedures

Speed limits for the tram

Operational instructions

Procedures for managing safety incidents and hazardous situations that may arise when operating and monitoring an electric 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 an electric tram

Electric tram knowledge may include monitoring devices, braking and drive equipment, ancillary systems and signalling systems

Track, road and route knowledge may include: tram routes, tramway 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 an 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 an 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 driving an electric tram to operational requirements

Operate any electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to driving an electric tram

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the driving of an electric tram to operational requirements

Work collaboratively with others as when operating and monitoring an electric tram

Identify and assess tram defects and deficiencies and take appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace any identified defective equipment as per workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Drive defensively, apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when driving an electric tram to operational requirements

Recognise problems that may arise when driving an electric tram and take appropriate action

Check and refill sand boxes where provided and carrying out sand system testing processes on a tram

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

Adapt to differences in trams, associated trams and ancillary equipment

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

Operate an electric tram and monitor its performance to facilitate optimum safe operation

Apply track and road knowledge when driving an 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

Electric trams include all electric trams in service within Australian transport systems and may include:

hand-operated or foot pedal control systems or both

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

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
Electric tram is operated in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, workplace procedures and instructions 
Electric tram is operated safely in accordance with traffic regulations 
Electric tram is operated with due care of the vehicle 
Movements are within limits of vehicle and road dimensions and in line with specifications 
Movements are smooth and controlled 
Performance of the electric tram is monitored to maintain optimum running condition and identify faults, defects and efficiencies in accordance with organisation's requirements 
Traffic flows are anticipated and appropriate defensive action is taken to maintain the efficiency of tram operation 
Electric tram is constantly monitored for any malfunctions or factors which may affect tram performance 
Tram documentation is received, interpreted and followed 
Electric tram is operated and manoeuvred in accordance with tram documentation and procedures 
Events and circumstances affecting planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel en route 
Tram control and other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of the tram 
Communications are maintained with tram controllers during the tram journey in accordance with the relevant organisational requirements 
Instructions concerning tram operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running 
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 

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