Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for pre-departure checks
- Checks and relevant procedures and standards are identified
- Purpose of journey and activities to be undertaken are identified
- Constraints and special instructions that may apply for journey are identified
- Documentation is read and clarified as required to identify and confirm consist, attach/detach vehicle information, loading information and characteristics of the train
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
- Compliance with relevant regulatory and Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code requirements are identified, as required
- Implement pre-departure checks
- Motive power control systems are set up and checked in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
- Train, or relevant portion of the train, is checked to ensure rolling stock is coupled and sequenced correctly
- Train braking systems are applied and released to ensure they are operating effectively
- Visual inspection is conducted to identify obvious faults or defects that would prevent safe transit
- Corrective action is taken to rectify faults and ensure minimum delay to planned running schedule
- Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
- Confirm train can proceed
- Relevant personnel are promptly advised of result of completed checks
- Authority to proceed relevant to operational situation is obtained and followed