Required skills

Ability to

access workplace information such as running slips to identify driving requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

prepare the master and slave locomotive systems and operating settings including following procedures to prepare each unit conducting visual inspections of equipment prestart checks and warm up procedures and predeparture checks and coupling of train components

operate the masterslave locomotive and associated equipment according to work procedure to achieve work requirements including demonstrating full control of both locomotives

monitor locomotive and equipment condition including monitoring operating status of both locomotives and related equipment and monitoring condition of bins in the rake

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance of control systems or operating equipment

assess equipment faults to determine appropriate corrective action

follow procedure to notify a locomotive breakdown

communicate with the traffic officer and rail personnel as required

use appropriate communication methods and equipment

maintain workplace records

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

relevant state OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to driving a locomotive and associated control measures

purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

functions and basic operating principles of master and slave locomotive operating equipment

purpose of the master and slave locomotives in controlling the train and operating principles of all instruments and controls

safe operating capacities of equipment

typical faults that can occur when operating a locomotive in a masterslave configuration including the ability to assess severity and risk in order to determine appropriate corrective action

communication procedures methods and equipment including an understanding of warning devices and signals

procedures for responding to emergency situations including use of twoway radio system to report emergencies

environmental issues and controls

requirements to liaiseadvise related work areas and personnel

housekeeping standards

reporting and recording systems and responsibilities

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

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed

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

Evidence of ability to

prepare the master and slave locomotive systems and operating settings

operate the masterslave locomotive and associated equipment

monitor locomotive and equipment condition

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance of control systems or operating equipment

assess equipment faults to determine appropriate corrective action

follow procedure to notify a locomotive breakdown

communicate with the traffic officer and rail personnel as required

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Master and slave locomotives and related equipment such as brake vans

Cane railway system

Relevant services and equipment required to carry out inspections checks and monitoring

Workplace information including running slips and daily schedule to advise of driving requirements

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Method of assessment

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Codes of Practice

Workplace information

Workplace documentation

Cane transport networks

Information systems

Master-slave locomotive equipment

Hazards

Teamwork

Communication methods