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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Drive train efficiently and effectively
2. Train is operated in accordance with relevant codes of practice, workplace procedures and instructions
3. Train is operated safely in accordance with track/road characteristics and route conditions
4. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
5. Train operations are controlled to minimise wear, maximise efficiency and avoid damage
6. Train is operated with due care for passenger comfort and quality of ride
7. Train is safely operated to specified timetable and schedule in accordance with on-time running standards
8. Performance of equipment and rolling stock is monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and to identify faults, defects and efficiencies
9. Relevant codes of practice, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health safety (OHS) and environmental requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
10. Operate train in accordance with operating procedures
11. Train documentation is received, interpreted and followed
12. Relevant codes of practice, safeworking and signalling requirements are adhered to throughout train operations
13. Network Control Officer instructions and other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of train
14. Communications are maintained with relevant personnel during train journey in accordance with relevant codes of practice and safeworking systems
15. Instructions about train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running
16. Manage communications
17. Passengers are advised of station identification, emergency situations and other critical information as required, using train communications system
18. Network Control Officer and other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of train
19. Communications are maintained with Network Control Officer and other relevant personnel during train journey in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant codes of practice and safeworking systems
20. Instructions about train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient on-time running
21. Instructions are verified as required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and requirements, and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure actions taken are appropriate and safe
22. Fixed and hand signals, and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure actions taken are appropriate and safe
23. Change ends
24. Arrival procedures are carried out in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
25. Checks and terminus inspections are carried out in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
26. Departure procedures are carried out in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
27. Carry out in-service inspections
28. Train checks are made in accordance with workplace procedures
29. Problems and defects are identified and reported/rectified in accordance with workplace procedures, other regulatory requirements and manufacturer instructions
30. Incidents or unusual occurrences are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures
31. Handover train to relieving driver
32. Identity of relieving driver is checked and confirmed as required
33. Relieving driver is advised of condition and location of train as required
34. Relieving driver is updated and is made aware of relevant documentation as required
35. Accept train handover as relief driver
36. Relieving driver position is taken up at correct time and location in accordance with organisational requirements
37. Identification is presented to train driver being relieved, as required
38. Relevant documentation is identified and referred to in accordance with organisational requirements

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 trains, associated trains and ancillary equipment carrying out train handover in accordance with workplace procedures communicating effectively with others completing relevant documentation driving train efficiently and effectively identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards implementing contingency plans interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work maintaining ontime running modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring train performance to facilitate optimum safe operation operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs recognising problems that may arise and taking appropriate action securing electric passenger train selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards working collaboratively with others as part of a train crew working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to vehicles or equipment.

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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 procedures and required protocol for operating electronic communications equipment procedures for carrying out inservice checks relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations requirements for completing relevant documentation track and road characteristics including: track limitations, speed limitations, gauge limitation, curves and gradients, location of signals and crossings, crossovers, and yard and siding layouts train characteristics train equipment and systems including instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use workplace operating procedures.

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