This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Emergency procedures

Focus of operation of work systems equipment management and site operating systems when responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train

Hazards that may occur that can lead to emergencies and related hazard control strategies

Organisational procedures and policies for identifying and responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train

Problems that may occur when responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train and action that can be taken to resolve these problems

Relevant Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Relevant documentation and reporting requirements

Relevant environmental protection legislation procedures and guidelines

Relevant informationdocuments such as

agentsuppliercustomer instructions and advice in the case of freight

communication equipment procedures and protocols

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

dangerous goods declarations and safety data sheets SDSmaterial safety data sheets MSDS

equipment operation manuals and maintenance specifications

manifests goods identification numbers and codes including the Australian Dangerous Goods ADG Code and International Maritime Dangerous Goods IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signs

operations manuals job specifications and induction documentation

organisational procedures and policies for identifying and responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train

procedures and policies for the management of emergencies and abnormal situations including the relevant emergency response plan where applicable

quality assurance and customer service standards and procedures including passenger comfort and ontime running standards

train timetables and schedules

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 procedures and guidelines

Relevant workplace relations regulations

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train

Complete documentation and reports related to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train

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

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Select and use relevant communications and other equipment when identifying and responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train

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

Work collaboratively with others when responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train

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

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

identifying abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train

identifying possible responses to identified abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train

communicating effectively with relevant personnel when responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train

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

Trains may include:

Work may be conducted:

Abnormal situations may include:

Emergencies may include:

Hazards that can lead to emergency situations may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Consultative processes may include:

Communication in the work area may include:

Emergency services may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Organisational procedures may include: