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 each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes andor guidelines

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Procedures for preparing a train for operation

Setup procedures for equipment used in the control of trains

Predeparture train testing procedures

Train preparation documentation procedures

Communication procedures and protocols

Maintenance and servicing procedures

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Train coupling equipment and methods

Safeworking systems and requirements

Safeworking procedures in electrified areas

Train characteristics and specifications

Relevant sections of the ADG Code and other dangerous goods regulations for freight operations only

Contingency management processes for unexpected events

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when preparing a train for operation

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to preparing a train for operation

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the preparation of a train for operation

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when preparing a train for operation

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions when preparing a train for operation in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when preparing a train for operation

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Set up and check train control systems

Test air continuity and braking systems

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

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations

carrying out all predeparture checks correctly

identifying typical faults or defects for the type of rolling stock being operated

applying appropriate methods to overcome identified faults or defects

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 andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

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 writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Operations conducted:

Motive power units may include all motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include:

Rolling stock may include:

Train consists may include:

Visual inspections to identify obvious faults/defects may include checking:

Relevant personnel can include:

Communication methods may include:

Safety and protective equipment may include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: