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 operational principles, regulations, safeworking codes, protocols and procedures to the conduct of a roll-by inspection of a moving train as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail industry.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Prepare for an on-ground or on-train roll-by inspection

1.1 Documentation and other relevant reports are read to confirm inspection requirements

1.2 Individual responsibilities required to complete the roll-by inspection are agreed, where necessary, with relevant personnel

1.3 Position is taken for the roll-by inspection at the planned time to ensure complete observation without personal risk

1.4 Conditions are assessed and necessary actions are taken to ensure roll-by inspection is effective

2Conduct a roll-by inspection of a moving train

2.1 Train identification and status is confirmed

2.2 Condition of rolling stock and load are systematically observed as the train passes and specific faults are identified and noted

2.3 Communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safe, efficient and complete roll-by inspection

2.4 Inspection is conducted in accordance with OH&S workplace policies and procedures to prevent injury and damage

2.5 Faults requiring urgent action are noted and appropriate action is taken to initiate immediate response to minimise risk from continued movement of train

3Report and action on-ground roll-by inspection results

3.1 Reports of on-ground inspections are completed to reflect inspection results

3.2 Appropriate personnel are informed of any faults or defects requiring rectification

3.3 Records are circulated and filed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

4Report on-train roll-by inspection results

4.1 Outcomes of on-train roll-by inspections are transmitted to appropriate personnel

4.2 Records of on-train roll-by inspections are made in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

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

Procedures for planning a roll-by inspection of a moving train

Procedures for carrying out a roll-by inspection of a moving train

Procedures for completing documentation relevant to a roll-by inspection of a moving train

Security procedures

Standards and specifications for all items requiring examination

Contingency management processes for unexpected situations that may arise when carrying out a roll-by inspection of a moving train

Communication protocols

Documentation requirements relating to a roll-by inspection

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when carrying out a roll-by inspection of a moving train

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to work activities

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to a roll-by inspection of a moving train

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when carrying out a roll-by inspection of a moving train

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when carrying out a roll-by inspection of a moving train in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected situations that may occur when carrying out a roll-by inspection of a moving train

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

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

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 or equipment

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

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:

interpreting documentation and reports to confirm roll-by inspection requirements

positioning at appropriate location and time to conduct roll-by inspection

systematically observing condition of rolling stock and load of moving train

identifying faults in rolling stock and load of moving train

identifying and actioning urgent faults to minimise risk from continued movement of train

preparing actioned reports of inspection results

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:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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 conducted by day or night in:

all weather conditions

the full range of light conditions

typical running temperatures of trains

Locations for examinations may include:

heavy traffic

high volume city freight terminals

crossing loops

remote regional yard and siding locations

Persons involved in examination may include:

self only or self in conjunction with other personnel

Load status of train during examination may include:

loaded or unloaded

Condition of rolling stock and load may include:

brake equipment

draw gear

superstructures

out-of-gauge conditions

wheels

bearings

locking and securing devices

dangerous goods condition and separation

air and electrical connections

load condition (damage, leaks etc.)

load securing devices (chains, ropes, pins etc.)

trailing items (ropes, hoses etc.)

Communication methods may include:

written

verbal

line-of-sight signals

radio

mobile/satellite phone

Appropriate personnel can include:

train controllers

other train examiners/inspectors

maintenance personnel

train crews

yard and other operational personnel

those responsible for controlling signals

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

end of train markers

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

hearing protection

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

repair cards and books

inspection reports

consist forms

wagon cards

transport instructions

incident reports

safeworking forms

out-of-gauge documents

load and weight records

dangerous goods manifest

drivers advice (train load)

mechanical condition advice forms

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

Applicable regulations and legislation 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 state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

relevant sections of ADG Code and regulations

This unit contains employability skills.