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TLIC2080A
Start up, shut down and stable medium_heavy self-propelled on-track equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit is suitable for people required to start up and prepare a medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicle prior to leaving a stabling location. It also covers stabling a medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicle, including shutting the vehicle down and securing it.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to start up, prepare, shut down and stable a medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicle on a rail network in accordance with network owner policies and procedures.

Medium or heavy on-track equipment generally weighs more than 10 tonnes and is permanently railed.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are 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 correct start up procedures

identifying correct shut down procedures

correctly securing vehicles when stabling on-track equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated by consistently meeting the requirements of the critical aspects for assessment over a period of time by means of evidence of work performed in a log book or similar documentation.

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 Tasks

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

Required knowledge:

Emergency procedures

Hazards that may exist during start up and shut down of medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicles and ways of controlling the risks involved

Network owner rules and regulations applicable to the job role

Organisational procedures for starting up and shutting down medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicles

Problems that may occur during preparing and stabling medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicles and action that can be taken to report or resolve problems

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

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when preparing and stabling medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicles

Complete documentation related to preparing and stabling medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicles

Follow operational instructions

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when preparing and stabling medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicles in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

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

Work collaboratively with others when preparing and stabling medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicles

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

Medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicles may include:

rail crane

spot tamper

ballast regulator

inserter/remover (TR10)

track recorder

tamper

dynamic stabiliser

rail grinder

ballast cleaner

track layer

Consumables may include:

fuel

oils

water

coolant

sand

Auxiliary and emergency equipment may include:

fire extinguishers

tool box

first aid kit

emergency chain

railway track signals (audible track warning devices)

spill kits

hydraulic/manual jacks

spare brake blocks

spare knuckles

chocks

flags

Liaison may include:

protection officer

person in charge of work (PICOW)

fellow workers

Communication systems may include:

two-way radios

radio headsets

telephones/mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

Appropriate person may include:

network control officer

traffic officer

possession officer

PICOW

track protection officer

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

safety eyewear

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/mobile phone

hand lamps

flags

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

workplace procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

relevant legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and/or territory

operational instructions

organisational policies and procedures

relevant logbook and/or record book

maintenance notices, records and requests

local authority regulations and procedures

technical instructions

manufacturer or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio/ mobile phone operation procedures

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable 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

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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
Identification and location of track vehicle is confirmed 
Logbook and track vehicle are checked for out of service indications and to confirm serviceability and logbook is completed accurately in accordance with organisational requirements or manufactures specification 
Where applicable, track vehicle kit and equipment are checked and defects and deficiencies are recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged (where applicable) or reported in accordance with organisational procedures 
Consumables are checked and replenished as required 
External visual checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures 
Problems are identified and rectified in accordance with organisational procedures 
Identified problems are reported and/or documented in accordance with organisational procedures 
Track vehicle is started in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures 
Any operating faults are identified, diagnosed, rectified and/or reported and recorded in appropriate records 
Appropriate instruments and gauges are observed and readings are interpreted to confirm effective operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures 
Where required, fluid levels are rechecked after starting and appropriate action is taken if required 
Track vehicle incab checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures 
Driver safety systems are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if they are not 
All communication equipment is checked to ensure that it is functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if it is not 
Auxiliary and emergency equipment is checked and confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements 
All required documentation concerning inspecting track vehicle is completed in accordance with organisational procedures 
Approval is requested from appropriate person to direct when and where to stable self-propelled track vehicle 
Track vehicle is moved to nominated stabling location 
Appropriate person is contacted and informed that track vehicle is at nominated location and intact 
Track vehicle is stabled as directed 
Track vehicle is left in appropriate manner to ensure security and protection of vehicle and ancillary equipment 
Track vehicle is shut down in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures 
Track vehicle is secured in accordance with organisational procedures 
Control/isolation equipment and cab is secured in accordance with organisational procedures 
Post-operational checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications or organisational procedures to identify defects and maintenance requirements 
Identified problems are reported in accordance with organisational procedures 
Post-operating service schedules are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures 
Required documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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