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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Start motive power unit
  2. Prepare for work activities
  3. Inspect and prepare motive power unit
  4. Conduct in-cab checks
  5. Complete documentation
  6. Position motive power unit

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes andor guidelines

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Principles purpose and location of controls monitoring devices braking power source and traction systems

Inspection procedures for a motive power unit

Incab preoperational checks for a motive power unit

Startup procedures for motive power units

Operating procedures for motive power units

Braking and safety system procedures for motive power units

Operating controls to start accelerate decelerate and stop a motive power unit

Procedures for adjusting controls to optimise the operation of a motive power unit

Procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when preparing and starting up a motive power unit

Procedures for starting and operating auxiliary systems on a motive power unit

Procedures for checking fuel and fluid levels and carrying out lubrication processes on a motive power unit

External features of a motive power unit that must be checked during a preoperational visual inspection

Procedures for minor maintenance including cleaning brake shoepad replacement and sand box requirements

Procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action

Typical defects that can occur on a motive power unit and related action that should be taken

Requirements for completing relevant documentation when inspecting and preparing a motive power unit

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Functions of all supervisory indicators and controls and related checks for correct operation

Communication equipment checks

Lubrication requirements for a motive power unit

Cleaning requirements for a motive power unit

Functions of auxiliary systems on a motive power unit and related checks for correct operation

Fuel tank capacity and range where applicable

Procedures for raising and lowering a pantograph on electric motive power units

Local procedures and operating requirements

Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment with required protocol

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when inspecting and preparing a motive power unit

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information and signs relevant to the visual inspection preparation startup and positioning of a motive power unit

Document outcomes of inspection of a motive power unit

Complete documentation related to the preparation and positioning of a motive power unit

Work collaboratively with others inspecting and preparing a motive power unit

Interpret and follow instructions and prioritise work

Identify and assess motive power unit 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

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Adapt to differences in motive power units and associated equipment and procedures

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Check and replenish fluids and carry out lubrication requirements on a motive power unit

Conduct a visual inspection of a motive power unit and associated equipment

Prepare a motive power unit prior to service

Position a motive power unit in readiness for service

Evidence Required

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 competency performance of the following in a range of situations

carrying out preoperational checks on motive power units in accordance with workplace procedures

identifying typical faults or defects that may occur

identifying rectificationreporting procedures for typical 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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in all weather conditions

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

diesel locomotives

electric locomotives

railcars

multiple units (including electric multiple units)

Motive power equipment may include:

auxiliary systems

automatic control systems

braking systems

drive systems

instrumentation

manual controls

remote train and signal control systems

communication systems

warning equipment

power source

vigilance systems

traction systems

head and marker lights

Inspection of a motive power unit may include:

lights

hoses

couplings

destination boards (electric urban train services)

doors and door locks

springs

brake equipment

wheels

seals

sand and fuel (regional diesel train services)

electrical cables

glass windows and doors

compressor oil levels

automatic power cut-out sensors

audible faults (e.g. hiss of escaping air)

visible faults (e.g. oil leaks, tears and cracks)

In-cab pre-operational checks will include:

brake checks

driver's safety control test

functionality checks of supervisory controls and indicators

traction

in-cab check of communication equipment

radio communication check

seat

windows and blinds

air conditioners and heaters

door locks

fire extinguishers

emergency toolbox

passenger service resources

Electric motive power unit start-up sequence will include:

check that handbrake is on

check log book

switch batteries on

switch auxiliary compressor on

pantograph up

close main circuit breaker

observe and interpret gauges (electric and air)

take appropriate action if gauge readings are outside normal operation range

recheck fluid levels

start motive power unit

Diesel motive power unit start-up sequence will include:

check that handbrake is on

check log book

check all fluid levels (including radiator, crankcase oil, water, compressor oil and governor oil) and take appropriate action if outside required levels

battery switch on

isolation switch to 'start'

all circuit breakers on

observe and interpret gauges (electric and air)

take appropriate action if gauge readings are outside normal operation range

recheck fluid levels

start motive power unit

Risk minimisation may require differentiating between faults, defects and deficiencies that:

do not present a hazard and could be attended to under running maintenance or in a normal maintenance schedule

present a potential hazard and need to be attended to under running maintenance or at the next most practical opportunity

present an immediate hazard and require immediate attention

Relevant personnel may include:

train crew

train controllers and signallers

rostering supervisors and staff

other train drivers and crews

depot coordinators

yard masters, supervisors and other operational personnel

service delivery supervisors

electric train service supervisor

station yard staff

maintenance and cleaning personnel

immediate internal or external customers

Action taken upon the identification of faults, defects or deficiencies may include:

reporting the problem and carrying out repairs (depending on the level and extent of work required), or isolating and tagging the faulty equipment and advising appropriate personnel of the fault and need for repair or replacement

Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called:

standard operating procedures

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Safety and personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

sunscreen and sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear and footwear

two-way radios

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

audible indicators

breathing equipment

fire extinguishers

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

Positioning of motive power unit may involve:

operation of manual points

operation of turntable

coupling/uncoupling to other rolling stock

Information and documents may include:

notices in drivers' notice board/box

reference cards

train driver roster sheet and/or table card

operational instructions, policies and procedures

emergency procedures manual

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation