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

TLIC4073A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up, operate and shut down a distributed power system

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIC4073A - Set up, operate and shut down a distributed power system
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and shut down a distributed power system in accordance with organisational procedures and the requirements of relevant codes of practice.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit covers setting up the remote control system, setting up the lead control system, operating, monitoring and shutting down the distribute power system.
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: Prepare train for set up of distributed power system
  • Distributed motive power units are positioned as required in train consist
  • Train sections are marshalled to form one train as required
       
Element: Set up remote distributed motive power units
  • Distributed power is set up on all remote units
  • Distributed power system is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures ready for linking with lead control unit
  • Start-up procedures for remote distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Set up lead distributed motive power units
  • Distributed power system is set up by conditioning/activation of required systems
  • Distributed power system is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
  • Start-up procedures for lead distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
  • Full control of distributed motive power units is established after linking process has been completed and required function tests have been conducted
       
Element: Operate and monitor distributed power train
  • Distributed power system is operated and monitored during train operation to ensure safe train handling and control in accordance with operational requirements
  • Operational difficulties/faults are identified and rectified ensuring operational safety and efficiency
  • Shut-down procedures for distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Shut down distributed power systems
  • Distributed power train is secured against movement as required prior to system shut down
  • Shut-down procedures for distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and 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

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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required knowledge:

Controls, instruments and indicators of a distributed power system and their purpose, location and use

Critical distributed power system control information including compatible coupling, braking, drive equipment and ancillary systems

Procedures for managing hazardous situations involving distributed power system

Procedures for identifying equipment defects in distributed power system and assessing any identified defective units for appropriate action

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

Information/documents such as:

equipment operation manuals

operational instructions, policies and procedures

organisational procedures and instructions, and job specifications

relevant logbooks

Relevant Australian Standards

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, policies and procedures

Required skills:

Monitor performance of equipment

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

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the setting up and shutting down of a distributed power system

Report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when setting up and shutting down a distributed power system in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

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

Distributed power may include:

Locotrol

Siemens

Wabtec

Function tests may include:

brake flow/continuity test

direction test

electromagnetic valve

emergency

flow test for motive power unit sequence

leakage test

Safety and protective equipment may include:

flags

gloves

hand lamps

hearing protection

high visibility clothing

insect repellent

portable radios/mobile phones

safety:

devices

footwear

glasses

headwear

sunglasses

sunscreen

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
Distributed motive power units are positioned as required in train consist 
Train sections are marshalled to form one train as required 
Distributed power is set up on all remote units 
Distributed power system is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures ready for linking with lead control unit 
Start-up procedures for remote distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures 
Distributed power system is set up by conditioning/activation of required systems 
Distributed power system is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures 
Start-up procedures for lead distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures 
Full control of distributed motive power units is established after linking process has been completed and required function tests have been conducted 
Distributed power system is operated and monitored during train operation to ensure safe train handling and control in accordance with operational requirements 
Operational difficulties/faults are identified and rectified ensuring operational safety and efficiency 
Shut-down procedures for distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures 
Distributed power train is secured against movement as required prior to system shut down 
Shut-down procedures for distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures 

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