Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, start-up, operate and shut down a cane locomotive.
The unit applies to individuals who work in the sugar milling industry driving locomotives that may or may not be fitted with brake vans and may be single- or double-headed.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for locomotive operation | 1.1 Identify and report hazards and maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures 1.2 Check workplace records to confirm operational status 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures 1.4 Carry out pre-operational checks and warm-up procedures of locomotive and related equipment, confirm operational status of equipment, and report any faults according to workplace procedures 1.5 Conduct pre-departure checks to confirm locomotive and related equipment meet operating standards 1.6 Fit appropriate end of train tail flags and brake vans according to operating procedures |
2. Start, operate and monitor locomotive | 2.1 Obtain authority to move locomotive 2.2 Operate locomotive to meet transport requirements 2.3 Monitor locomotive, rake and related equipment to maintain optimum operating condition, and report operating faults or defects 2.4 Monitor operation against schedule, and communicate information as required to appropriate personnel |
3. Analyse and respond to abnormal conditions and performance | 3.1 Maintain safety of personnel and equipment in response to hazardous situations and conditions 3.2 Assess faults to determine risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment 3.3 Take corrective action in response to hazards, abnormal or unacceptable equipment condition or performance 3.4 Implement emergency procedures according to workplace safety procedures |
4. Prepare for shift changeover | 4.1 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures 4.2 Carry out shift changeover according to workplace procedures 4.3 Ensure changeover drivers are aware of locomotive and related equipment status, track conditions and incidents at completion of handover |
5. Shut down locomotive | 5.1 Follow shutdown procedures for master and slave locomotives according to operating procedures 5.2 Confirm and complete shutdown sequence and secure locomotives according to operating procedures |
6. Complete work | 6.1 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures 6.2 Clean, store and park plant and equipment according to workplace procedures 6.3 Identify and report defects and faults according to workplace requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret workplace requirements, standard operating procedures and schedules relevant to job role |
Oral communication | Speak clearly and use accurate terminology to communicate with others |
Navigate the world of work | Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role Apply workplace procedures relevant to own role |
Interact with others | Apply communication practices and protocols relevant to own role |
Get the work done | Complete tasks in required sequence and according to schedule Apply decision-making processes to control hazards in routine situations |
Sectors
Sugar milling (SUG)