Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for locomotive operation
- Identify and report hazards and maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
- Check workplace records to confirm operational status
- Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures
- Carry out pre-operational checks and warm-up procedures of locomotive and related equipment, confirm operational status of equipment, and report any faults according to workplace procedures
- Conduct pre-departure checks to confirm locomotive and related equipment meet operating standards
- Fit appropriate end of train tail flags and brake vans according to operating procedures
- Start, operate and monitor locomotive
- Obtain authority to move locomotive
- Operate locomotive to meet transport requirements
- Monitor locomotive, rake and related equipment to maintain optimum operating condition, and report operating faults or defects
- Monitor operation against schedule, and communicate information as required to appropriate personnel
- Analyse and respond to abnormal conditions and performance
- Maintain safety of personnel and equipment in response to hazardous situations and conditions
- Assess faults to determine risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment
- Take corrective action in response to hazards, abnormal or unacceptable equipment condition or performance
- Implement emergency procedures according to workplace safety procedures
- Prepare for shift changeover
- Shut down locomotive
- Complete work