Assessor Resource

TLIB3129A
Conduct pre-movement checks on rolling stock

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to people required to carry out these activities as part of a maintenance role within a defined location.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct pre-movement checks on rolling stock in accordance with relevant workplace practices, regulations and codes of practice.

It includes conducting pre-movement checks, moving and stabling the rolling stock in accordance with organisational requirements.

Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 who is responsible for authorising the movement of rolling stock

identifying all activities carried out prior to moving rolling stock

identifying rolling stock stabling requirements

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

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, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required knowledge:

Procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when preparing and starting up rolling stock

Relevant occupational health and safety (OH&S) and environmental procedures and relevant regulations

Requirements for completing relevant documentation when inspecting and preparing rolling stock

Required skills:

Adapt to differences in rolling stock and associated equipment and procedures

Communicate effectively with others when inspecting and preparing rolling stock

Document outcomes of inspecting rolling stock

Interpret and follow instructions and prioritise work

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

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to visually inspecting and preparing rolling stock

Work collaboratively with others inspecting and preparing rolling stock

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Rolling stock may include:

freight wagons

passenger cars

railcars

track maintenance equipment

Inspecting rolling stock may include:

lights

couplings

doors and door locks

springs

brake equipment

wheels

seals

electrical cables

glass windows and doors

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

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

Relevant personnel may include:

train crews

train controllers and signallers

depot coordinators

yard masters, supervisors

contractors

third parties

maintenance personnel

cleaning personnel

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Allocation of rolling stock is checked in conjunction with appropriate personnel 
Rolling stock to be inspected and prepared is located 
Completion of all maintenance activities is confirmed 
Checks for safety controls are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures 
Internal and external integrity checks are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures 
Where required, fluid levels are checked and appropriate action is taken as required 
Rolling stock is shunted in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures, and any faults are recognised, diagnosed, reported and recorded in appropriate records for follow-up 
For critical or serious equipment faults that cannot be readily rectified, rolling stock shunt is halted, faulty equipment isolated and tagged, and problem is reported for rectification 
Functionality of equipment is interpreted to confirm effective air and electrical operation, and where a problem is indicated, action is taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation 
Where required, fluid levels are rechecked after starting and appropriate action is taken if required 
Correct clearances for stabling location are confirmed 
Rolling stock is secured in accordance with organisational procedures 
Where required, personal or equipment lockouts are applied in accordance with organisational procedures 
Where applicable, appropriate documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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