Elements and Performance Criteria
- Perform on train role/duties efficiently and effectively
- On train duties are performed in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, workplace procedures and instructions
- Right of way activities are performed to ensure train is operated safely within the confines of platform or station limits
- On train duties are performed in a manner that provides optimal customer safety and comfort
- On train duties are performed to meet specified timetable and schedule in accordance with on-time running standards
- Train carriages and the performance and operation of equipment are monitored to optimise running conditions by identifying any faults, defects and deficiencies
- Relevant workplace procedures, OH&S and environmental requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
- Complete train journey
- Train documentation is received, interpreted and applied in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safeworking systems
- Relevant workplace procedures, safeworking and signalling requirements are followed throughout train operations
- Communications are maintained with relevant personnel during the train journey in accordance with the relevant workplace procedures and safeworking systems
- Assistance is provided to customers with or without special needs in accordance with workplace requirements
- Correspondence and/or cash and/or valuables are carried in cooperation with relevant personnel
- Platform duties are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
- Maintain/manage communications
- Passengers are advised of station identification, emergency situations and other critical information, using the train communications system in accordance with workplace procedures
- Instructions from network control and other relevant personnel are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of the train
- Communications are maintained with network control and other relevant personnel during the train journey in accordance with the workplace rules and procedures, and safeworking systems
- Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient on-time running
- Instructions are verified, when required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and requirements and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe
- Fixed and hand signals and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems and organisational policies and procedures
- Carry out inspections during train journey
- Train visual checks are made in accordance with workplace procedures
- Identified problems and or defects are reported and/or rectified in accordance with workplace procedures, other regulatory requirements and manufacturers instructions
- Incidents or unusual occurrences are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Safety of train is monitored through on-board surveillance systems
- Change ends
- Conduct train hand-over to relieving crew
- Accept train hand-over as relief guard