Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated state rail safety requirements together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Work is generally performed without supervision and within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to stable electric passenger trains as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Conduct pre-stabling checks

1.1 Train stabling requirements are confirmed through workplace documents and/or relevant personnel

1.2 Location safety requirements are identified and followed according to workplace procedures

2Stable electric passenger train

2.1 Train is shunted and/or stabled in accordance with workplace instructions and procedures

2.2 If required, communication protocols are established and performed according to workplace requirements

2.3 On arrival at stabling location, the train is secured and the brakes cut out/isolated

2.4 Visual inspection of the train is conducted in accordance with workplace requirements

3Conduct post-stabling checks

3.1 Post-operational checks of the train are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 If required, problems and defects are identified and reported/rectified in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and manufacturers instructions

3.3 If required, safety devices are activated or put in position to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment

3.4 If required, reporting/documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Operational instructions including shut-down procedures

Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment with required protocol

Procedures for pre- and post-stabling operational checks

Procedures for carrying out terminus checks

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Train controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

Yard or siding information including layout, entry and exit requirements and emergency procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when stabling an electric passenger 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 stabling an electric passenger train, if required

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when stabling an electric passenger train

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when stabling an electric passenger train in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when stabling an electric passenger train

Respond appropriately to abnormal situations, safety incidents and emergencies

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

Monitor and anticipate operational hazards and take appropriate action

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to equipment

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

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

Carry out required pre-stabling, stabling and post-stabling checks of train

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:

carrying out pre-stabling checks correctly

stabling in a number of locations including sidings and depots/yards

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:

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 weather conditions

Safety devices may include:

hand/park brakes

chocks

derailers

Stabling locations and characteristics may include:

yards/depots

sidings

platforms

workshops

Relevant personnel may include:

train controllers

train examiners

maintenance personnel

those providing operational assistance

train crews

cleaners

contractors

Communication protocols may include but are not limited to:

general safety

emergency messages

sending and receiving messages

identification

standard radio terms

phonetic alphabet

spoken figures

Communications equipment may include but is not limited to:

hand-held or portable radio equipment

fixed radio equipment

mobile phones

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:

operational instructions, protocols, policies and procedures, including:

pre- and post-operation and terminus inspection procedures

procedures to prevent trains from moving unintentionally or against safeworking rules

track speed, length and limitations

procedures for monitoring and complying with signals within yards or sidings

train log or record book

train running sheets

procedures/instructions for dealing with emergencies or abnormal situations

specified operating limits for trains

local instructions

communication equipment procedures

equipment operation manuals and maintenance specifications

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

Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include:

relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements including AS 4292

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

This unit contains employability skills.