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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 nightin all relevant weather conditions |
Heritage motive power units may include all heritage motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include: | diesel locomotiveselectric locomotivesrailcarsmultiple units (including electric multiple units) |
Motive power equipment may include: | auxiliary systemsautomatic control systemsbraking systemsdrive systemsinstrumentationmanual controlsremote train and signal control systemscommunication systemswarning equipmentpower sourcevigilance systemstraction systemshead and marker lights |
Inspection of a heritage motive power unit may include: | lightshosescouplingsdestination boards (electric urban train services)doors and door locksspringsbrake equipmentwheelssealssand and fuel (regional diesel train services)pantographs (in case of electric MPUs)electrical cablesglass windows and doorscompressor oil levelsautomatic power cut out sensorsaudible faults (e.g. hiss of escaping air)visible faults (e.g. oil leaks, tears and cracks) |
In-cab pre-operational checks will include: | brake checkselectro-pneumatic brake cut out test (for electric urban trains)driver's safety control testfunctionality checks of supervisory controls and indicatorstractionin-cab check of communication equipment (depending on type of MPU this may include radio, intercom, PA systems, passenger emergency intercom, passenger emergency systems, etc.)radio communication check with train controllerseatwindows and blindsair conditioners and heatersdoor locksfire extinguishersemergency toolboxpassenger service resources |
Electric heritage motive power unit start-up sequence will include: | check that handbrake is oncheck log bookswitch batteries onswitch auxiliary compressor onpantograph upclose main circuit breakerobserves and interpret gauges (electric and air)take appropriate action if gauge readings outside normal operation rangerecheck fluid levelsstart heritage motive power unit |
Diesel motive power unit start-up sequence will include: | check log bookcheck all fluid levels ( including radiator, crankcase oil, water, compressor oil and governor oil) and take appropriate action if outside required levelsbattery switch onisolation switch to 'start'all circuit breakers onhandbrake onobserves and interpret gauges (electric and air)take appropriate action if gauge readings outside normal operation rangerecheck fluid levelsstart heritage 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 schedulepresent a potential hazard and need to be attended to under running maintenance or at the next most practical opportunitypresent an immediate hazard and require immediate attention |
Relevant personnel may include: | train crewtrain controllers and signallersrostering supervisors and staffother train drivers and crewsdepot coordinatorsyard masters, supervisors and other operational personnelservice delivery supervisorselectric train service supervisorstation yard staffmaintenance and cleaning personnelimmediate 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 procedurescompany proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Safety and personal protective equipment may include: | glovessunscreen and sunglassessafety glassesinsect repellentsafety headwear and footweartwo-way radioshand lampsflagssafety devicesaudible indicatorsbreathing equipmentfire extinguishershigh visibility clothinghearing protection |
Positioning of heritage motive power unit may involve: | operation of manual pointsoperation of turntablecoupling/uncoupling to other rolling stock |
Information and documents may include: | applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelinesnotices in drivers' notice board/boxreference cardstrain driver roster sheet and/or table cardoperational instructions, policies and procedures:emergency procedures manualconditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards |
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelinesrelevant Australian Standards and related requirementsrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |