TLIC3046A - Drive and operate electric passenger train
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TLIC3046A Drive and operate electric passenger train
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from the applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.
Work is generally performed without supervision and within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to drive electric passenger trains to operational requirements 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 drive and operate an electric passenger train to operational requirements in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. This includes applying train management techniques to manage the movement of a train, conducting all movements and related activities required to meet operational requirements, changing ends, and handing over a train to a relief crew. 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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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:
correctly operating the electric passenger train in accordance with operational requirements
appropriately using communication equipment including use of correct protocols
carrying out correct train hand over
changing ends correctly
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
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:
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 the applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
Operational instructions
Train controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use
Train operating procedures
Procedures for carrying out in-service checks
Requirements for completing relevant documentation
Train characteristics including: track and train dynamics, and monitoring principles and procedures
Train equipment and systems including: monitoring devices, braking and drive equipment, ancillary systems, and signalling systems
Track and road characteristics including: track limitations, speed limitations, gauge limitation, curves and gradients, location of signals and crossings, cross-overs, and yard and siding layouts
Local procedures and operating requirements
Procedures for operating 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 and operating an electric passenger train to operational requirements
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to driving and operating an electric passenger train
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
Complete documentation related to the driving and operating of an electric passenger train to operational requirements
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
Work collaboratively with others as part of a train crew
Identify and assess train 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
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when driving and operating an electric passenger train to operational requirements
Recognise problems that may arise when driving and operating an electric passenger train, and take appropriate action
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to vehicles or equipment
Adapt to differences in trains, associated trains and ancillary equipment
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
Monitor train performance to facilitate optimum safe operation
Apply information about the track or road to train operations
Secure a train
Maintain on-time running
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.
Trains may be:
any electric passenger train operated in the Australian rail system
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all weather conditions
Train may be secured by:
power brakes
hand/park brakes
Track/road characteristics may include:
track limitations
speed limitations
gauge limitation
curves and gradients
location of signals and crossings
cross-overs
Relevant personnel may include:
train controllers
those providing operational assistance
signals staff
passengers
station staff
train crew
Communication protocols may include but are not limited to:
general safety
emergency messages
identification
standard radio terms
phonetic alphabet
spoken figures
Communications equipment may include but is not limited to:
train intercom
hand-held or portable radio equipment
fixed radio equipment
computer-based communications equipment
mobile phones
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:
operational instructions, protocols, policies and procedures, including:
train operation procedures
procedures to prevent trains from moving unintentionally or against safeworking rules
track speed
procedures for monitoring and complying with signals
procedures for operating in accordance with track/route conditions
train log or record book
train timetables
procedures/instructions for dealing with emergencies or abnormal situations
quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures
maintenance notices, records and requests
communication equipment procedures
equipment operation manuals and maintenance specifications
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include:
legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from the applicable state/territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant state codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements including AS 4292 Part 1
relevant state OH&S legislation
relevant state 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
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Train is operated in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, workplace procedures and instructions
Train is operated safely within track/road characteristics and route conditions
Train operations are controlled to minimise wear, maximise efficiency and avoid damage
Train is operated with due care for passenger comfort and quality of ride
Train is safely operated to specified timetable and schedule in accordance with on-time running standards
Performance of equipment and rolling stock is monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and identify faults, defects and efficiencies
Relevant codes of practice, OH&S and environmental requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
Train documentation is received, interpreted and followed
Relevant codes of practice, safeworking and signalling requirements are adhered to throughout train operations
Train control instructions and other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of the train
Communications are maintained with relevant personnel during the train journey in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and safeworking systems
Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running
Where applicable, passengers are advised of station identification, emergency situations and other critical information, using the train communications system
Train control and other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of the train
Communications are maintained with train control and other relevant personnel during the train journey in accordance with the workplace procedures, relevant codes of practice and safeworking systems
Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient on-time running
Instructions are verified, when required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and requirements and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe
Fixed and hand signals and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe
Arrival procedures are carried according to organisational policies and procedures
Checks and terminus inspections are carried out according to organisational policies and procedures
Departure procedures are carried out according to organisational policies and procedures
Train checks are made in accordance with workplace procedures
Problems and defects are identified and reported/rectified in accordance with workplace procedures, other regulatory requirements and manufacturers instructions
Incidents or unusual occurrences are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures
If required, identity of relieving driver is checked and confirmed
Relieving driver is advised of condition and, if applicable, location of the train
Relieving driver is updated and, where applicable, is made aware of any relevant documentation
Relieving driver is positioned at correct time and location as per organisational requirements
If required, present identification to train driver being relieved
If required, relevant documentation is identified and referred to as per organisational requirements
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