REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Workplace procedures and policies for the checking and assessing of the operational capability of equipment when preparing an electric passenger train for service

The characteristics capabilities and limitations of the equipment

Problems that may occur when preparing an electric passenger train for service and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Operational safety requirements when preparing an electric passenger train for service

Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others while preparing an electric passenger train for service

Read and interpret instructions procedures information labels and signs relevant to preparing an electric passenger train for service

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to preparing an electric passenger train for service

Work collaboratively with others when preparing an electric passenger train for service

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

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

Select and use relevant equipment and communications technology when checking and assessing the operational capability of equipment

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

identifying typical faultsdefects that may occur on electric passenger trains

assisting in checking and testing train equipment to workplace requirements

visually inspecting the interior of an electric passenger train

reporting andor recording faults and inoperable equipment

completing preparation within agreed timeframes

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

Work may be conducted in:

Workplaces may comprise:

Work may be conducted in:

Purpose of equipment checking and inspection is to ensure:

Visual checks may include but are not limited to:

Records/results of pre-operation tests may include:

Operational checks may be performed by:

Consultative processes may involve:

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

Personal protective equipment may include:

Communication in the work area may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: