ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Inspect and prepare locomotive | 1.1 | Identification and location of locomotive is confirmed |
1.2 | Logbook and locomotive are checked for out of service indications and to confirm serviceability |
1.3 | Locomotive kit and equipment are checked as required, and defects and deficiencies are recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged or reported as required, in accordance with organisational procedures |
1.4 | Fuel, lubricating oils, water, coolant and sand equipment are checked as required and then replenished as required, in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures |
1.5 | Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented |
1.6 | External visual checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures |
2 | Start up locomotive | 2.1 | Locomotive is started in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures |
2.2 | Operating faults are identified, diagnosed, rectified and/or reported and recorded in appropriate records |
2.3 | All instruments and gauges are observed and readings are interpreted to confirm effective operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures |
2.4 | Fluid levels are rechecked after starting, as required, and appropriate action is taken as required |
3 | Conduct in-cab checks | 3.1 | Locomotive in-cab checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures |
3.2 | Vigilance and safety controls and indicators are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if they are not working correctly |
3.3 | Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if it is not working correctly |
3.4 | Personal in-cab equipment and crew comfort requirements are checked and adjusted for correct functionality and comfort |
3.5 | Auxiliary and emergency equipment is checked and confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements |
4 | Conduct post start-up checks | 4.1 | Post start-up checks are carried out to ensure locomotive is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move, in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures |
4.2 | Communications equipment is obtained and checked, as required, to ensure it is functional |
| 4.3 | Pantographs are raised or lowered and confirmed to be operational, as required, in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures |
5 | Complete start-up documentation | 5.1 | All required documentation concerning inspecting the locomotive is completed and processed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
5.2 | Logbook and other locomotive service records are completed and stored in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
6 | Stable locomotive | 6.1 | Location for stabling locomotive is identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel |
6.2 | Directions of appropriate personnel are interpreted and followed as required |
6.3 | Locomotive is stabled and shut down in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures |
6.4 | Locomotive is secured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
6.5 | Control equipment and cab are secured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
6.6 | Additional protection is set in place as required, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
7 | Carry out post-operational checks | 7.1 | Fuel, oil, water and sand levels are checked as required and then replenished as required |
7.2 | Outcomes of post-operational checks are recorded and processed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |