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

TLIB3124A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency TLIB3124A - Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply an awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals including configurations, components, types of equipment and their basic operation.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is intended as an introduction to steam locomotives for people entering the rail industry who will be working on or around them.
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: Identify basic locomotive configurations
  • Different locomotive configurations are identified
  • Basic layout of different types of locomotive is identified
       
Element: Identify boiler construction and components
  • Different boiler construction and configurations are identified
  • Primary boiler fittings are identified
  • Boiler secondary fittings are identified
       
Element: Identify air/vacuum systems and operation
  • Basic air/vacuum components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • Uses and operation of air/vacuum system are identified
       
Element: Identify electrical systems and operation
  • Basic electrical components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • Uses and operation of electrical system/s are identified
       
Element: Identify mechanical systems and operation
  • Basic mechanical components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • Uses and operation of mechanical system are identified
       
Element: Identify control systems and operation
  • Basic control system components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • Uses and operation of control systems are identified
       
Element: Identify lubricating systems and operation
  • Basic lubricating systems and components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • Uses and operation of lubricating systems are identified
       
Element: Identify auxiliary equipment and its operation
  • Basic auxiliary equipment components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • Uses and operation of auxiliary equipment are identified
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 required 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:

identifying equipment on a single steam locomotive

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and 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/or equipment, and/or

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Basic railway terminology

Fundamentals of track layout

Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others

Interpret and follow operational instructions

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

Locomotive configurations may include:

wheel arrangements

articulation

fuels

Boiler construction and configuration may include:

smokebox layout

exhaust systems

tubes, tube plates and tube nest arrangements

stays

superheater equipment

steam regulators and associated equipment

firebox and combustion chamber and associated equipment

Primary boiler fittings may include:

sight glasses

safety valves

feed water valves

pressure gauges

blowdown

inspection openings

steam ranges and manifolds

Secondary boiler fittings may include:

feed water heaters

injectors

stokers

oil burners

ash pan

syphons and arch tube

brick arch and refractory

fusible plugs

Air/vacuum equipment may include:

compressor

exhauster

reservoirs

pipes

hoses

isolating cocks/valves

Electrical equipment may include:

turbo generators

batteries and isolating switches

wiring

gauges

radio/communications equipment

Mechanical equipment may include:

engine and components

motion and valve gear

couplers/uncoupling devices

compensating gear

suspension

between frame components

Control systems may include:

brake valves

throttle

reverser

firing/stoker controls

Lubricating systems may include:

lubrication types

lubrication equipment

Auxiliary equipment may include:

sanding equipment

whistle

warning devices

headlights

ancillary lighting

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Different locomotive configurations are identified 
Basic layout of different types of locomotive is identified 
Different boiler construction and configurations are identified 
Primary boiler fittings are identified 
Boiler secondary fittings are identified 
Basic air/vacuum components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified 
Uses and operation of air/vacuum system are identified 
Basic electrical components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified 
Uses and operation of electrical system/s are identified 
Basic mechanical components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified 
Uses and operation of mechanical system are identified 
Basic control system components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified 
Uses and operation of control systems are identified 
Basic lubricating systems and components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified 
Uses and operation of lubricating systems are identified 
Basic auxiliary equipment components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified 
Uses and operation of auxiliary equipment are identified 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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