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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Start heritage motive power unit
2. Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities
3. Allocation of motive power units is checked in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk
4. Motive power unit to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard
5. Motive power unit is started in accordance with manufacturer instructions and operating faults are recognised, diagnosed, reported and recorded in appropriate records for follow-up
6. Where critical or serious equipment faults cannot be readily rectified, motive power unit is shut down, faulty equipment is isolated and tagged and problem is reported for rectification
7. Instruments and gauges are observed and readings are interpreted to confirm effective operation, including air and electrical
8. Action is taken to determine cause of identified problems in instruments and gauges, and situation is rectified or reported
9. Fluid levels are rechecked after starting and appropriate action is taken as required
10. Pre-departure checks are carried out to ensure motive power unit is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move
11. Prepare for heritage motive power unit work activities
12. Allocation of motive power units is checked as identified by notices, in conjunction with Network Control Officer and roster clerk
13. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
14. Trackside safety and basic electrification awareness procedures are followed while locating allocated motive power unit in the yard
15. Motive power unit inspection and preparation duties are identified and interpreted
16. Train schedules, notices and other operational and regulatory documentation are accessed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures
17. Communication equipment required for day’s operations is obtained and checked to ensure it is functional
18. Required personal protective equipment is obtained for use prior to day’s train driving activities
19. Inspect and prepare heritage motive power unit
20. Features, functions and location of motive power unit and associated equipment are identified
21. Logbook is checked to confirm serviceability of unit
22. Preparation and safety checks are conducted, in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and other workplace policies and procedures
23. Motive power unit, kit and equipment are checked and defects and deficiencies are recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
24. Availability of appropriate fuel, lubricating oils, water, coolant and sand quantities, as required, are checked against journey requirements and appropriate action is taken to replenish them as required
25. Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed
26. Conduct in-cab checks
27. Motive power unit is checked in correct sequence and all equipment is confirmed to be operating to optimum requirements
28. Cab layout is checked and confirmed that it meets operating requirements
29. Pre-departure mechanical checks are correctly performed and correct functioning of equipment is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer operating requirements
30. Supervisory controls and indicators are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if they are not working correctly
31. Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if it is not working correctly
32. Seat, windows, blinds, air conditioners, heaters and other personal in-cab equipment are checked and adjusted for correct functionality, safety and comfort
33. Auxiliary equipment is checked and is confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements
34. Fire extinguisher, emergency toolbox and other required equipment are checked to confirm they are in position and meet operational requirements
35. Complete documentation
36. Required documentation concerning inspecting motive power unit is completed and processed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
37. Logbook and other service records on the motive power unit are completed and filed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
38. Position heritage motive power unit
39. Authority to move and position motive power unit is obtained and relevant personnel are advised of intention and procedures
40. Motive power unit is operated in accordance with operational procedures and regulatory requirements, within operating and operational constraints
41. Motive power unit is positioned in accordance with operational requirements and directions
42. Motive power unit performance is monitored during operation to confirm effective operation or to identify defects
43. Equipment defects are identified, reported, rectified and recorded or relevant personnel are advised for assistance
44. Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed to ensure safety and to prevent injury and damage
45. Network Control Officer and other relevant personnel are advised that motive power unit is secured in required position and is ready for service

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in heritage motive power units and associated equipment and procedures

checking and replenishing fluids and carrying out lubrication requirements on a heritage motive power unit

checking electronic communications equipment is in accordance with required protocol

conducting a visual inspection of a heritage motive power unit and associated equipment

documenting outcomes of visual inspection of a motive power unit

identifying and assessing motive power unit defects and deficiencies and taking appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace identified defective equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

identifying job hazards and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

preparing a heritage motive power unit prior to service

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures and information and signs

working collaboratively with others as part of a train crew.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines, local rail regulations and codes of practice braking and safety system procedures for a heritage motive power unit cleaning requirements for a heritage motive power unit emergency procedures external features of a heritage motive power unit that must be checked during a pre-operational visual inspection fuel tank capacity and range, where applicable functions of all supervisory indicators and controls and related checks for correct operation functions of auxiliary systems on a heritage motive power unit and related checks for correct operation in-cab pre-operational checks for a heritage motive power unit local procedures and operating requirements lubrication requirements for a heritage motive power unit operating controls procedures to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop a heritage motive power unit operating procedures for a heritage motive power unit principles, purpose and location of controls, monitoring devices, braking, power source and traction systems procedures for adjusting controls to optimise the operation of a heritage motive power unit procedures for checking fuel and fluid levels and carrying out lubrication processes on a motive power unit procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when preparing and starting up a heritage motive power unit procedures for minor maintenance including cleaning, brake shoe/pad replacement and sand box requirements procedures for operating electronic communications equipment in accordance with required protocol procedures for starting and operating auxiliary systems on a heritage motive power unit relevant personnel relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), and environmental procedures and regulations requirements for completing relevant documentation start-up procedures for a heritage motive power unit typical defects that can occur on a heritage motive power unit and related action that should be taken.

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