REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes andor guidelines

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations including codes of practice for manual handling

Procedures for assisting a driver in monitoring train operations and performance

Procedures for fixed and hand signalling and voice communication

Protocols for use of electronic communications equipment

Procedures for completing required documentation

Procedures for couplinguncoupling motive power units and rolling stock

Train characteristics

Track or road characteristics

Route knowledge

Motive power unit and rolling stock systems

Safeworking systems and requirements

Documentation required during and following train operations

Procedures to be followed in the event of emergencies

Procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action

Local procedures and operating requirements

Problems that can occur when assisting with train operations and action that should be taken

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when assisting with train operations

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information relevant to train operations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to train operations

Document train journey and incidents

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when assisting with train operations

Promptly report andor rectify any problems faults or malfunctions that may be identified when assisting with train operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when assisting with train operations

Monitor and anticipate operational hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor journey schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Assist driver in monitoring train performance and if applicable security of load

Select and use relevant equipment and materials when assisting in train operations

Assist in stabling and securing train

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

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

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

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 underpinning 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

assisting with the preparation of a number of trains prior to operation

identifying possible faults and defects that could occur and appropriate responses

correctly monitoring the operation of different train types in normal operation

conducting hand over and stabling activities correctly

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

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

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

Operations may be conducted:

Work may be conducted in:

Work may involve exposure to:

Equipment tests may include:

Stabling procedure can include:

Safety devices can include:

Relevant personnel who may be consulted may include:

Visual inspections include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include: