This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Applying train brakes under emergency conditions in accordance with correct train handling and organisational policies and procedures

Brake systems their components and their operation

Capabilities and characteristics of train braking systems

Diagnostic techniques

Pneumatic systems and their operations

Releasing train brakes after emergency application in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

Relevant informationdocuments such as

brake inspection and testing documentation

brake test certification

conditions of service legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

equipment operations manuals

manufacturer specifications and standards

organisational procedures and instructions and job specifications

safeworking documentation

Relevant Australian Standards

Relevant environmental protection legislation regulations codes policies and procedures

Relevant legislated rail safety requirements including state and territory acts and regulations and nationally approved compliance codes andor guidelines

Relevant work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS legislation regulations codes of practice policies and procedures

Tools and equipment applications

Types of brake tests and their purpose

Required skills

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Apply rail safety practices and regulations

Assess brake system defects

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Interpret capabilities of train braking systems

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Modify driving according to brake capabilities and characteristics

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

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the operation of a train braking system

Report any identified problems faults or malfunctions when operating a train braking system in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

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

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

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and organisational procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

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 organisational 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

Brake system types may include:

Brake system tests may include:

Brake system faults may include:

Safety and protective equipment may include:

Organisational procedures may include: