This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Braking and safety system procedures

Locomotive operating techniques

Operational instructions

Procedures for identifying defects in portable remote control units and assessing appropriate action to be taken

Procedures for managing hazardous situations involving portable remote control systems

Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment with required protocol

Relevant rail safety OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Shunting and marshalling procedures

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when setting up and operating a portable remote control system

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating a portable remote control system

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information relevant to operating a portable remote control system

Report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions when operating a portable remote control system in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

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

Work collaboratively with others when operating a portable remote control system

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

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 required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations

setting up portable remote control equipment correctly

operating the locomotive using the remote control equipment

shutting down the remote control equipment

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

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Locomotives may include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include: