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

TLIC4019A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Drive train to operational requirements

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIC4019A - Drive train to operational requirements
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to drive a train to operational requirements in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. This includes applying train management techniques to manage the movement of a train and, as the driver of a motive power unit, to conduct all movements and related activities required to achieve operational requirements. It also includes responding effectively to external factors and emergencies, handing over a train to a relief crew and stabling it at the end of a journey. Licensing or certification requirements are not 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 legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.Work is performed without supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the driving of trains as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.
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: Drive train efficiently and effectively
  • Motive power unit is operated in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, workplace procedures and instructions
  • Motive power unit is operated safely within track/road characteristics and conditions and to minimise wear and fuel use and avoid damage
  • Train is driven with due care for passenger comfort and/or condition of freight
  • Performance of equipment and rolling stock is monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and identify faults, defects and inefficiencies
  • Relevant codes of practice, OH&S and environmental requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
       
Element: Complete train journey in accordance with operational requirements
  • Train documentation is received, interpreted and followed
  • Train is operated in accordance with documentation and procedures
  • Events and circumstances affecting planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel en route
  • Relevant codes of practice, safeworking and signalling requirements are followed throughout train operations
  • Train control other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of the train
  • Communications are maintained with train control and other relevant personnel during the train journey in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and safeworking systems
  • Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running
       
Element: Respond to changed external operating factors
  • Instructions regarding changed external operating factors are verified, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe
  • Fixed and hand signals and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems&organisational policies&procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate&safe
  • Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to passengers/freight and equipment
  • Emergency situations are recognised and actions are taken that are appropriate and safe
       
Element: Prepare train for crew hand-over
  • Relevant personnel are advised of condition and location of the train
  • Documentation is updated and faults identified en route are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Incidents or unusual occurrences are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Stable train
  • Location for stabling of the train is confirmed with relevant personnel
  • Train is shunted and secured in accordance with directions, workplace procedures and relevant rail regulations
  • Safety devices are activated or put in position to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
       


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

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

driving train according to equipment and track/road characteristics

identifying typical faults/defects that may occur

monitoring equipment in accordance with organisational requirements

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:

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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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:

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

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Operational instructions

Motive power unit controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

Starting-up and shutting-down procedures

Train driving procedures

Braking and safety system procedures

Operating controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop

Techniques and procedures for complying with speed and load limits

Processes for adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running

Procedures for responding to hazardous situations and emergencies

Procedures for operating and monitoring the performance of ancillary systems on a train

Procedures for refuelling and lubricating a motive power unit (as applicable for various types of MPUs)

Procedures for minor maintenance, cleaning, lubricating and servicing of motive power unit (as applicable)

Procedures for identifying equipment faults and defects and assessing for appropriate action

Requirements for completing relevant documentation

Train operating characteristics including: track and train dynamics, monitoring principles and procedures, load types and security, and signalling systems

Motive power unit equipment and systems including: monitoring devices, braking and drive equipment, and ancillary systems

Track and road characteristics including: track and bridge limitations, speed limitations, gauge limitation, curves and gradients, curfews, location of signals and crossings, emergency cross-overs, and yard and siding layouts

Local procedures and operating requirements

Typical defects that can occur on a motive power unit and related action that should be taken

Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment with required protocol

Fatigue management knowledge and techniques including: causes and effects of fatigue, strategies to manage fatigue, factors which increase fatigue-related accidents, and lifestyles which promote the effective long-term management of fatigue

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when driving a train to operational requirements

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to driving a train

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the driving of a train to operational requirements

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others

Identify and assess motive power unit defects and deficiencies and take appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace any identified defective equipment as per workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when driving a train to operational requirements

Recognise problems that may arise when driving a train, and take appropriate action

Check and replenish fluids and carry out lubrication processes in the course of train operations as per workplace requirements

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, vehicles or equipment

Adapt to differences in trains, associated motive power units and ancillary equipment

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

Monitor train performance and security of load to facilitate optimum safe operation

Apply information about the track or road to train operations

Stable and secure a train

Monitor journey schedule as per train documentation

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

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 may be conducted:

by day or night

in all weather conditions

Motive power units may include all motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include:

diesel locomotives

electric locomotives

railcars

multiple units

electric multiple units

Rolling stock includes:

any rolling stock in service within Australian rail systems

Safety devices can include:

power brakes

hand brakes

chocks

lock-out equipment to prevent train from moving

emergency and safety equipment such as vigilance control and deadman relays

Track and road characteristics include:

track and bridge limitations

speed limitations

gauge limitation

curves and gradients

curfews

location of signals and crossings

emergency cross-overs

Relevant personnel can include:

train controllers

train examiners

maintenance personnel

train crews

yard and other operational personnel

those providing operational assistance

signals staff

passengers

station staff

Communication protocols may include:

general safety

emergency messages

testing communications equipment

transmitting and receiving messages

identification

standard radio terms

phonetic alphabet

spoken figures

Communications equipment may include:

oral, aural or signed communications

hand-held or portable two-way radio equipment

fixed and mobile telephone equipment

Direct Traffic Control (DTC) communications

Depending on the type of organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called:

standard operating procedures

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

site procedures

Information and documents may include:

motive power unit log book

train running sheets

time sheets

roadworthy certificate

equipment operation manuals and maintenance specifications

emergency procedure manuals relevant maintenance specifications

two-way radio operation procedures

maintenance notices, records and requests

isolation and lock-out procedures

procedures for using protective clothing and equipment

specified operating limits for motive power units

local instructions

emergency procedures manual

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

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

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant sate/territory environmental legislation

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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
Motive power unit is operated in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, workplace procedures and instructions 
Motive power unit is operated safely within track/road characteristics and conditions and to minimise wear and fuel use and avoid damage 
Train is driven with due care for passenger comfort and/or condition of freight 
Performance of equipment and rolling stock is monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and identify faults, defects and inefficiencies 
Relevant codes of practice, OH&S and environmental requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage 
Train documentation is received, interpreted and followed 
Train is operated in accordance with documentation and procedures 
Events and circumstances affecting planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel en route 
Relevant codes of practice, safeworking and signalling requirements are followed throughout train operations 
Train control other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of the train 
Communications are maintained with train control and other relevant personnel during the train journey in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and safeworking systems 
Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running 
Instructions regarding changed external operating factors are verified, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe 
Fixed and hand signals and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems&organisational policies&procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate&safe 
Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to passengers/freight and equipment 
Emergency situations are recognised and actions are taken that are appropriate and safe 
Relevant personnel are advised of condition and location of the train 
Documentation is updated and faults identified en route are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures 
Incidents or unusual occurrences are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 
Location for stabling of the train is confirmed with relevant personnel 
Train is shunted and secured in accordance with directions, workplace procedures and relevant rail regulations 
Safety devices are activated or put in position to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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