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

TLIC4071A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Establish and operate train braking system

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIC4071A - Establish and operate train braking system
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, establish and operate a train braking system after it has been marshalled and deals with brake system faults and failures.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit covers activities carried out in a rail yard or on a main line.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
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 and establish train braking system
  • Brake system and type to be used are identified
  • Confirmation is made that motive power unit is appropriate for braking system to be used
  • Correct coupling of braking system to motive power unit is established and/or confirmed in accordance with organisational policies and requirements
  • Air brake system is charged to required pressures in accordance with manufacturer requirements and tolerances
       
Element: Operate and monitor train braking system
  • Relevant brake system tests are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and requirements
  • Train brakes are applied and released under normal operational conditions in accordance with correct train handling and organisational policies and procedures
  • Train brake system is monitored in accordance with organisational and/or operational requirements
       
Element: Identify and rectify train braking system faults in during operation
  • Train braking system faults are identified during operation
  • Safe location to bring train to a stand is identified in accordance with train handling and organisational policies and procedures
  • Train brake system fault is located and rectified or isolated in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
  • Relevant brake system tests are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and requirements
  • Train is operated in accordance with organisational procedures
       


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:

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and organisational procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement.

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

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 written/oral tests.

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, 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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This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Applying train brakes under emergency conditions in accordance with correct train handling and organisational policies and procedures

Brake systems, their components and their operation

Capabilities and characteristics of train braking systems

Diagnostic techniques

Pneumatic systems and their operations

Releasing train brakes after emergency application in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

Relevant information/documents such as:

brake inspection and testing documentation

brake test certification

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

equipment operations manuals

manufacturer specifications and standards

organisational procedures and instructions and job specifications

safeworking documentation

Relevant Australian Standards

Relevant environmental protection legislation, regulations, codes, policies and procedures

Relevant legislated rail safety requirements including state and territory acts and regulations, and nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures

Tools and equipment applications

Types of brake tests and their purpose

Required skills:

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

Apply rail safety practices and regulations

Assess brake system defects

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Interpret capabilities of train braking systems

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Modify driving according to brake capabilities and characteristics

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

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the operation of a train braking system

Report any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when operating a train braking system in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

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

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

Brake system types may include:

air brake

dual air/vacuum brake

electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) braking

vacuum

Brake system tests may include:

air continuity test

brake leakage test

hose and pipe components repair or replacement

modified brake test

train brake test

Brake system faults may include:

brake equipment fault/failure

burst hose pipe/hose bag

collapsed vacuum hose

excessive leakage

external tampering

minor leakage

train separation

Safety and protective equipment may include:

communication equipment

end of train markers

flags

gloves

hand lamps

hearing protection

high visibility clothing

insect repellent

safety:

devices

footwear

glasses

headwear

sunscreen

Organisational procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

established procedures

workplace procedures

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
Brake system and type to be used are identified 
Confirmation is made that motive power unit is appropriate for braking system to be used 
Correct coupling of braking system to motive power unit is established and/or confirmed in accordance with organisational policies and requirements 
Air brake system is charged to required pressures in accordance with manufacturer requirements and tolerances 
Relevant brake system tests are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and requirements 
Train brakes are applied and released under normal operational conditions in accordance with correct train handling and organisational policies and procedures 
Train brake system is monitored in accordance with organisational and/or operational requirements 
Train braking system faults are identified during operation 
Safe location to bring train to a stand is identified in accordance with train handling and organisational policies and procedures 
Train brake system fault is located and rectified or isolated in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures 
Relevant brake system tests are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and requirements 
Train is operated in accordance with organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIC4071A - Establish and operate train braking system
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