Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIB3018A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct full train examination

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIB3018A - Conduct full train examination
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct a full train examination in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice. It includes preparing for the examination of the train, preparing the train for examination, examining the rolling stock, examining the loads, and documenting and actioning the examination results. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment.It involves the application of operational principles, regulations, safeworking codes, protocols and procedures to the conduct of a full train examination as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail industry.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for examination
  • Train consist and information on load detail is established for examination purposes
  • Location for full train examination is confirmed and other relevant personnel notified of examination
  • Customer defect notices/carded wagon information is established for examination purposes
  • Materials and equipment required to conduct the full train examination are prepared
  • OH&S requirements applicable to the examination are confirmed
  • Other relevant train documentation is accessed and reviewed to establish key information on rolling stock required for examination
       
Element: Prepare train for examination
  • Applicable safety device or system is used to ensure train is isolated or secured for examination
  • Road is locked out using appropriate techniques to ensure safety during examination
  • Flags, banners, signs and other relevant safety equipment is positioned before and during examination to ensure safety is maintained
       
Element: Examine rolling stock
  • Types of rolling stock and capacities are confirmed as appropriate for the safe transportation of passengers or freight
  • Brake systems are checked and all brake tests are conducted and certificates issued as appropriate
  • Structure of rolling stock and major components are checked and tested to ensure operational safety
  • Rolling stock is carded and information is recorded within enterprise system
  • Train irregularities are noted and corrective action initiated in accordance with operational requirements
  • End-of-train monitor is attached and correct operation is confirmed
  • OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures are observed during the examination to prevent injury and damage
  • Communication is maintained with other personnel involved to ensure safe, efficient and complete examination
       
Element: Examine loads
  • Load security is checked and confirmed to meet operational safety requirements
  • Load contamination is identified and rectified in accordance with OH&S and dangerous goods requirements
  • Load dimensions are confirmed appropriate to wagon type and checked against documentation for accuracy
       
Element: Document and action examination results
  • Required documentation is completed and forwarded for recording examination results and initiating any required corrective actions
  • Other relevant personnel are informed of remedial or appropriate action required prior to resumption of train service
       


Evidence Required

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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

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 and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

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 written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations including codes of practice for manual handling

Workplace procedures for the conduct of a full train examination

Train movement documentation procedures

Communication protocols

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Standards and specifications for all items requiring examination during a train examination

Signals and signalling systems

Contingency management processes for unplanned events

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when conducting a full train examination

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the conduct of a full train examination

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to a full train examination

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work both individually and as part of a team when conducting a full train examination

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions identified during a full train examination in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events that may occur during a full train examination

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

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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

Assess rolling stock defects when conducting a full train examination

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations conducted by day or night in:

the full range of weather conditions

the full range of light conditions

typical running temperatures of trains

Locations for examinations may include:

heavy traffic

high volume city freight terminals

remote regional yard and siding locations

Persons involved in examination may include:

self only or self in conjunction with other personnel

Train under examination may be:

loaded or unloaded

Items examined may include:

brake equipment

draw gear

superstructures

out-of-gauge conditions

wheels and axles

bearings

locking and securing devices

dangerous goods condition and separation

air and electrical connections

load condition (damage, leaks etc.)

load securing devices (chains, ropes, pins etc.)

steps, handrails and handbrakes

rolling stock sequence

trailing items (ropes, hoses etc.)

bogies and brake rigging

Communication methods may include:

written

verbal

line-of-sight signals

radio

Relevant personnel can include:

train controllers

train examiners

maintenance personnel

train crews

yard and other operational personnel

those responsible for controlling signals

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

end of train markers

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

hearing protection

Corrective action may include:

notification of others who will deal with problem

detachment and replacement of defective rolling stock

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

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

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

repair cards and books

inspection reports

consist forms

wagon cards

transport instructions

incident reports

safeworking forms

out-of-gauge documents

load and weight records

dangerous goods manifest

drivers advice (train load)

mechanical condition advice forms

brake test certification

equipment operations manuals

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

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

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

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

ADG Code and regulations

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Train consist and information on load detail is established for examination purposes 
Location for full train examination is confirmed and other relevant personnel notified of examination 
Customer defect notices/carded wagon information is established for examination purposes 
Materials and equipment required to conduct the full train examination are prepared 
OH&S requirements applicable to the examination are confirmed 
Other relevant train documentation is accessed and reviewed to establish key information on rolling stock required for examination 
Applicable safety device or system is used to ensure train is isolated or secured for examination 
Road is locked out using appropriate techniques to ensure safety during examination 
Flags, banners, signs and other relevant safety equipment is positioned before and during examination to ensure safety is maintained 
Types of rolling stock and capacities are confirmed as appropriate for the safe transportation of passengers or freight 
Brake systems are checked and all brake tests are conducted and certificates issued as appropriate 
Structure of rolling stock and major components are checked and tested to ensure operational safety 
Rolling stock is carded and information is recorded within enterprise system 
Train irregularities are noted and corrective action initiated in accordance with operational requirements 
End-of-train monitor is attached and correct operation is confirmed 
OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures are observed during the examination to prevent injury and damage 
Communication is maintained with other personnel involved to ensure safe, efficient and complete examination 
Load security is checked and confirmed to meet operational safety requirements 
Load contamination is identified and rectified in accordance with OH&S and dangerous goods requirements 
Load dimensions are confirmed appropriate to wagon type and checked against documentation for accuracy 
Required documentation is completed and forwarded for recording examination results and initiating any required corrective actions 
Other relevant personnel are informed of remedial or appropriate action required prior to resumption of train service 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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