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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare train for set up of distributed power system
   • Distributed motive power units are positioned as required in train consist
   • Train sections are marshalled to form one train as required
2. Set up remote distributed motive power units
   • Distributed power is set up on all remote units
   • Distributed power system is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures ready for linking with lead control unit
   • Start-up procedures for remote distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
3. Set up lead distributed motive power units
   • Distributed power system is set up by conditioning/activation of required systems
   • Distributed power system is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
   • Start-up procedures for lead distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
   • Full control of distributed motive power units is established after linking process has been completed and required function tests have been conducted
4. Operate and monitor distributed power train
   • Distributed power system is operated and monitored during train operation to ensure safe train handling and control in accordance with operational requirements
   • Operational difficulties/faults are identified and rectified ensuring operational safety and efficiency
   • Shut-down procedures for distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
5. Shut down distributed power systems
   • Distributed power train is secured against movement as required prior to system shut down
   • Shut-down procedures for distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures

Required Skills

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Controls instruments and indicators of a distributed power system and their purpose location and use

Critical distributed power system control information including compatible coupling braking drive equipment and ancillary systems

Procedures for managing hazardous situations involving distributed power system

Procedures for identifying equipment defects in distributed power system and assessing any identified defective units for appropriate action

Relevant environmental protection legislation regulations codes policies and procedures

Informationdocuments such as equipment operation manuals operational instructions policies and procedures organisational procedures and instructions and job specifications relevant logbooks

Relevant Australian Standards

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 policies and procedures

Required skills

Monitor performance of equipment

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

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the setting up and shutting down of a distributed power system

Report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions when setting up and shutting down a distributed power system in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

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

Evidence Required

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

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Distributed power may include:	Locotrol Siemens Wabtec
Function tests may include:	brake flow/continuity test direction test electromagnetic valve emergency flow test for motive power unit sequence leakage test
Safety and protective equipment may include:	flags gloves hand lamps hearing protection high visibility clothing insect repellent portable radios/mobile phones safety: devices footwear glasses headwear sunglasses sunscreen

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