Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines and local rail regulations and codes of practice as they apply to the operation of heritage railway systems.

Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment.

It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the stabling and securing of a motive power unit across a variety of operational contexts in the Australian heritage rail system.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Determine stabling location

1.1 Contact is made with train controller and yard staff to determine planned location for stabling the motive power unit

1.2 Directions of train controller and yard staff are interpreted and followed

1.3 Care is taken to keep clear of other roads

2Stable motive power unit

2.1 Train is shunted and secured in accordance with directions, workplace procedures and rail regulations

2.2 Motive power unit is stabled as directed

2.3 Derailers are set in place as per workplace procedures and rail regulations

2.4 Handbrakes are applied

2.5 Power brakes are applied

2.6 Motive power unit is shut down as per manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures

2.7 Cab is secured as per workplace procedures

3Carry out post-operational checks

3.1 Fuel and fluid levels are checked and any required action is taken to replenish them

3.2 Inspection is made of motive power unit as per workplace procedures

3.3 Any identified faults and defects are fixed or reported and recorded as per workplace procedures

3.4 Faulty and defective equipment that presents a safety risk is isolated and tagged as per workplace procedures and rail regulations

3.5 Outcomes of post-operational checks are recorded as per workplace procedures

4Complete post-operational paperwork

4.1 All required safeworking documentation is completed as per workplace procedures and rail regulations

4.2 All equipment is returned and stowed as per workplace requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines and local rail regulations and codes of practice as they relate to heritage railway operations

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Motive power unit controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

Procedures for stabling a motive power unit

Braking and safety system procedures

Operating controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop a motive power unit

Speed and load limits compliance requirements

Procedures for managing hazardous situations when operating and stabling a motive power unit

Procedures for operating and shutting down auxiliary systems

Procedure for completing relevant documentation when stabling a motive power unit

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Procedures for minor maintenance, cleaning, lubricating and servicing of motive power unit

Procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action

Motive power unit knowledge may include: monitoring devices; braking and power equipment; ancillary systems; and signalling systems

Local procedures and operating requirements

Typical defects that can occur on a motive power unit and related action that should be taken

Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment with required protocol

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when stabling a heritage motive power unit

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the inspection, preparation, start up and positioning of a motive power unit

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the stabling of a motive power unit

Operate electronic communications equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others as part of a train crew

Identify and assess motive power unit defects and deficiencies and take appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace any identified defective equipment as per workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when stabling a motive power unit

Recognise problems that may arise when stabling a motive power unit and take appropriate action

Check and replenish fuel and fluids and carry out lubrication requirements on a motive power unit

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Adapt to differences in motive power units and associated equipment and procedures

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

Conduct a visual inspection of a motive power unit

Document outcomes of an inspection of a motive power unit

Shut down a motive power unit after service

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

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 at the registered training organisation, 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 may be conducted:

by day or night in all relevant weather conditions

Heritage motive power units may include all heritage motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include:

diesel locomotives

electric locomotives

railcars

multiple units (including electric multiple units)

Motive power equipment may include:

auxiliary systems

automatic control systems

braking systems

drive systems

instrumentation

manual controls

remote train and signal control systems

communication systems

warning equipment

power source

vigilance systems

traction systems

head and marker lights

Inspection of a heritage motive power unit may include:

lights

hoses

couplings

destination boards (electric urban train services)

doors and door locks

springs

brake equipment

wheels

seals

sand and fuel (regional diesel train services)

pantographs (in case of electric MPUs)

electrical cables

glass windows and doors

compressor oil levels

automatic power cut out sensors

audible faults (e.g. hiss of escaping air)

visible faults (e.g. oil leaks, tears and cracks)

Post operation checks may include:

lubrication system

checking for fluid leaks

brake testing

checking of fluid levels

Risk minimisation may require differentiating between faults, defects and deficiencies that:

do not present a hazard and could be attended to under running maintenance or in a normal maintenance schedule

present a potential hazard and need to be attended to under running maintenance or at the next most practical opportunity

present an immediate hazard and require immediate attention

Relevant personnel may include:

train crew

train controllers and signallers

rostering supervisors and staff

other train drivers and crews

depot coordinators

yard masters, supervisors and other operational personnel

service delivery supervisors

electric train service supervisor

station yard staff

maintenance and cleaning personnel

immediate internal or external customers

Action taken upon the identification of faults, defects or deficiencies may include:

reporting the problem and carrying out repairs (depending on the level and extent of work required), or isolating and tagging the faulty equipment and advising appropriate personnel of the fault and need for repair or replacement

Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called:

standard operating procedures

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Safety and personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

sunscreen and sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear and footwear

two-way radios

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

audible indicators

breathing equipment

fire extinguishers

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

Information and documents may include:

applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

motive power unit operational records and user log books

maintenance notices, records and requests

preparation sheets certificates and service dockets

train running sheets

time sheets

safe working documentation

automatic train protection parameters

operational instructions, policies and procedures, including: those related to preventing motive power units from moving; track speed, length and load limitations; monitoring and complying with signals; and procedures for operating in accordance with specific track conditions

emergency procedures manual

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

This unit contains employability skills.