1 Identify basic locomotive configurations

1.1 Different locomotive configurations are identified

1.2 Basic layout of different types of locomotive is identified

2 Identify boiler construction and components

2.1 Different boiler construction and configurations are identified

2.2 Primary boiler fittings are identified

2.3 Boiler secondary fittings are identified

3 Identify air/vacuum systems and operation

3.1 Basic air/vacuum components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified

3.3 Uses and operation of air/vacuum system are identified

4 Identify electrical systems and operation

4.1 Basic electrical components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified

4.2 Uses and operation of electrical system/s are identified

5 Identify mechanical systems and operation

5.1 Basic mechanical components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified

5.2 Uses and operation of mechanical system are identified

6 Identify control systems and operation

6.1 Basic control system components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified

6.2 Uses and operation of control systems are identified

7 Identify lubricating systems and operation

7.1 Basic lubricating systems and components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified

7.2 Uses and operation of lubricating systems are identified

8 Identify auxiliary equipment and its operation

8.1 Basic auxiliary equipment components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified

8.2 Uses and operation of auxiliary equipment are identified

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

Required knowledge:

Basic railway terminology

Fundamentals of track layout

Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others

Interpret and follow operational instructions

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 required 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:

identifying equipment on a single steam locomotive

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and 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/or equipment, and/or

applicable documentation including workplace 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:

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.

Locomotive configurations may include:

wheel arrangements

articulation

fuels

Boiler construction and configuration may include:

smokebox layout

exhaust systems

tubes, tube plates and tube nest arrangements

stays

superheater equipment

steam regulators and associated equipment

firebox and combustion chamber and associated equipment

Primary boiler fittings may include:

sight glasses

safety valves

feed water valves

pressure gauges

blowdown

inspection openings

steam ranges and manifolds

Secondary boiler fittings may include:

feed water heaters

injectors

stokers

oil burners

ash pan

syphons and arch tube

brick arch and refractory

fusible plugs

Air/vacuum equipment may include:

compressor

exhauster

reservoirs

pipes

hoses

isolating cocks/valves

Electrical equipment may include:

turbo generators

batteries and isolating switches

wiring

gauges

radio/communications equipment

Mechanical equipment may include:

engine and components

motion and valve gear

couplers/uncoupling devices

compensating gear

suspension

between frame components

Control systems may include:

brake valves

throttle

reverser

firing/stoker controls

Lubricating systems may include:

lubrication types

lubrication equipment

Auxiliary equipment may include:

sanding equipment

whistle

warning devices

headlights

ancillary lighting