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TLIB3126
Assist in the testing of heritage train braking systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assist in testing heritage train braking systems, in accordance with organisational procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice.

It includes assisting with locomotive brake testing, train brake examination and releasing handbrake.

This unit is intended for people who will be assisting with testing brake systems on steam and/or heritage locomotives and trains under the direction of the driver.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Assist with locomotive brake testing

1.1

Under the direction of the driver, the application of the locomotive brake is observed to ensure it is within operational parameters

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, codes of practice, policies and procedures are identified and followed

1.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.4

Work area is made safe for testing by ensuring locomotive is isolated and secured in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Problems, faults or malfunctions are identified, responded to and/or reported in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Assist with train brake examination

2.1

Under the direction of the driver, train brake is applied in accordance with organisational procedures

2.2

Under the direction of the driver, train brake is released in accordance with organisational procedures

3

Apply and release handbrake

3.1

Under the direction of the driver, handbrake is applied in accordance with organisational procedures

3.2

Under the direction of the driver, handbrake is released in accordance with organisational procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying and removing handbrakes and brakes on a heritage locomotive

applying relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures

assisting the driver with a heritage train brake test

communicating effectively with the train driver

identifying job hazards and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

interpreting and following operational instructions

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with organisational procedures

working collaboratively with the driver when testing heritage locomotive and train braking systems.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines

brake systems, their components and their operation

procedures to test heritage train brake systems

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) operational procedures and regulations

types of brake tests and their purpose

when it is applicable to release train brake.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Practical assessment must occur in an appropriate range of situations in the rail corridor workplace.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

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

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, rail industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Assist with locomotive brake testing

1.1

Under the direction of the driver, the application of the locomotive brake is observed to ensure it is within operational parameters

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, codes of practice, policies and procedures are identified and followed

1.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.4

Work area is made safe for testing by ensuring locomotive is isolated and secured in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Problems, faults or malfunctions are identified, responded to and/or reported in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Assist with train brake examination

2.1

Under the direction of the driver, train brake is applied in accordance with organisational procedures

2.2

Under the direction of the driver, train brake is released in accordance with organisational procedures

3

Apply and release handbrake

3.1

Under the direction of the driver, handbrake is applied in accordance with organisational procedures

3.2

Under the direction of the driver, handbrake is released in accordance with organisational procedures

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying and removing handbrakes and brakes on a heritage locomotive

applying relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures

assisting the driver with a heritage train brake test

communicating effectively with the train driver

identifying job hazards and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

interpreting and following operational instructions

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with organisational procedures

working collaboratively with the driver when testing heritage locomotive and train braking systems.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines

brake systems, their components and their operation

procedures to test heritage train brake systems

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) operational procedures and regulations

types of brake tests and their purpose

when it is applicable to release train brake.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Practical assessment must occur in an appropriate range of situations in the rail corridor workplace.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

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

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, rail industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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