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 including codes of practice for manual handling

Dangerous Goods Codes and regulations

Shunting plan and instructions

Procedures for prioritising work

Loading and unloading procedures

Procedures for getting on and off rolling stock in an appropriate manner

Procedures for coupling and uncoupling rolling stock

Procedures for operating points and signals

Procedures for solving problems associated with shunting operations

Procedures for identifying and reporting hazards

Radio communication protocol

Procedures for completing relevant documentation

Wagon mechanisms

Yard features

Characteristics and features of wagons and other rolling stock

Principles of operation of protective devices air brakes handbrakes derailers

Location and operation of signals and points

Local track and signal layouts

Draw gear capacities and related operating procedures

Safeworking systems and requirements

Shunting signals and commands and line of sight communication systems

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Defects that can occur on a shunting gear and equipment and related action that should be taken

Procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action

Local procedures and operating requirements

Procedures for operating mechanical electronic and other line of sight communications equipment with required protocols

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when shunting rolling stock

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the shunting of rolling stock

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the shunting of rolling stock

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when shunting rolling stock

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

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

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when shunting rolling stock

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

Monitor condition and performance of equipment and take appropriate action if required

Check gear and equipment in terms of service schedule and standard operating procedures

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

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

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 at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Rolling stock may include:

Operations may be conducted:

Equipment may include:

OH&S requirements are those necessary to meet applicable workplace, state/territory and national policies and procedures and may include the use of:

Contingencies may include:

Contingency plans and contingencies may involve:

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

Information/documents may include:

Applicable procedures and codes may include: