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TLIC3030A
Operate and monitor a heritage steam locomotive

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines and local rail regulations and codes of practice as they apply to the operation of heritage railway systems.

Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to maintain the safety and operation of a steam locomotive across a variety of operational contexts in the Australian heritage rail system.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor and a heritage steam locomotive in accordance with relevant workplace practices, rail regulations and codes of practice. It includes operating the controls of a steam locomotive; and monitoring its performance and maintaining its operational condition during a journey. It also includes working collaboratively with other train crew and relevant personnel. This unit replaces part of the previous unit TDTC1401A Prepare, operate, monitor and stable steam locomotive. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

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Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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

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:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines and local rail regulations and codes of practice as they relate to heritage railway operations

Principles of rail resource management as they apply to the operation and monitoring of the performance of a steam locomotive

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Steam locomotive controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

Procedures for operating and monitoring the steam locomotive

Steam locomotive knowledge including: basic principles of steam engine operation, monitoring devices, braking equipment, ancillary systems, and signalling systems

Track and road knowledge including: track and bridge limitations, speed limitations, gauge limitations, curves and gradients, curfews, location of signals and crossings, emergency cross-overs, and operation of a turntable

Braking and safety system procedures

Operating controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop a steam locomotive

Speed and load limits for the steam locomotive

Procedures for adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running

Procedures for managing safety incidents and hazardous situations that may arise when operating and monitoring the performance of a steam locomotive

Procedures for operating and monitoring the performance of ancillary equipment on the steam locomotive

Procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing them for appropriate action

Procedures for minor maintenance, cleaning, lubricating and servicing of a steam locomotive

Typical faults that can occur on a steam locomotive and related action that should be taken for repair, isolation, replacement, reporting and recording of the faulty equipment

Requirements for completing relevant documentation during and after operation and monitoring of the performance of a steam locomotive

Train schedules, steam locomotive allocation and operational instructions

Requirements for communicating and working collaboratively with other members of the train crew, train controllers and other relevant personnel

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency when operating a steam locomotive

Personal protective equipment required when operating a steam locomotive and procedures for its use

Local procedures and operating requirements

Procedures for operating communications equipment with required protocol

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others in the course of operating and monitoring the performance of a steam locomotive

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the operation and monitoring of a steam locomotive

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the operation and monitoring the performance of a steam locomotive

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others as part of a train crew

Identify and assess steam locomotive defects and deficiencies and take appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace any identified defective equipment as per workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating and monitoring a steam locomotive

Recognise problems that may arise when operating and monitoring a steam locomotive and take appropriate action

Check and replenish fluids and carry out lubrication processes on a steam locomotive

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

Adapt to differences in steam locomotives and associated equipment and procedures

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

Operate a steam locomotive

Monitor the performance of a steam locomotive

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 relevant weather conditions

Heritage steam locomotives may include:

any heritage steam locomotives in service within Australia

Equipment on a steam locomotive may include:

steam locomotive instrumentation (gauges)

feed water controls

boiler controls and safety devices

braking systems

driving and other operational controls

communication systems

warning equipment

ancillary systems

vigilance systems

traction systems

head and marker lights

Communications equipment may include:

portable and fixed two way radio

mobile phone

Auxiliary equipment may include:

steam regulator

cab sprinkler

gauges

generator

sandboxes

whistle

steam turbine generator

all ancillary valves

hand brake

injectors

lubricators

gauge glasses

blower

damper

cylinder cocks

mechanical stoker

oil burning apparatus

Risk minimisation may require differentiating between faults, defects and deficiencies that:

do not present a hazard and could be attended to under running maintenance or in a normal maintenance schedule

present a potential hazard and need to be attended to under running maintenance or at the next most practical opportunity

present an immediate hazard and require immediate attention

Relevant personnel may include:

train crew

train controllers and signallers

rostering supervisors and staff

other train drivers and crews

depot coordinators

yard masters, supervisors and other operational personnel

service delivery supervisors

station yard staff

maintenance personnel

immediate internal or external customers

Action taken upon the identification of faults, defects or deficiencies may include:

reporting the problem and carrying out repairs (depending on the level and extent of work required), or isolating and tagging the faulty equipment and advising appropriate personnel of the fault and need for repair or replacement

Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called:

standard operating procedures

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Safety and personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

sunscreen and sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear and footwear

two-way radios

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

audible indicators

breathing equipment

fire extinguishers

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

Information and documents may include:

applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

steam locomotive operational records and user log books

maintenance notices, records and requests

preparation sheets certificates and service dockets

train running sheets

time sheets

roadworthy certificate

train wire (status list, dangerous goods list, consist information, etc.)

automatic train protection parameters

operational instructions, policies and procedures, including: those related to preventing steam locomotives from moving; track speed, length and load limitations; monitoring and complying with signals; and procedures for operating in accordance with specific track conditions

documented details of the train including length and weight

emergency procedures manual

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each 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
Steam locomotive handling techniques and track and road knowledge are interpreted and applied to eliminate or minimise risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment, rolling stock and load 
Acceleration and braking techniques are applied safely within track and road and weather conditions 
Movement of steam locomotive between sections ensures that all rolling stock is positioned safely in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems, and related requirements 
Steam locomotive equipment is monitored and operated to maintain optimum running conditions and identify faults, defects and deficiencies 
Appropriate action is taken in response to identified faults, defects and deficiencies to ensure safe operation of steam locomotive, including communications with operations controller where necessary. 
Faults, defects and deficiencies are assessed to determine risk of damage to equipment or injury to personnel 
Instructions are verified, when required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, rail regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe 
Fixed and hand signals and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant rail regulations and codes of practice and workplace policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe 
Hazardous situations are recognised and interpreted and appropriate initiatives and action are taken to minimise risk to personnel and equipment as per workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements 
Safe operation and monitoring of the steam locomotive is maintained in collaboration with other members of the train crew, train controllers and other relevant personnel as per workplace requirements and the principles of rail resource management 
Any potential or actual conflicts or grievances with other members of the train crew, train controllers and other relevant personnel during the operation of the steam locomotive are recognised and resolved in accordance with workplace procedures and the principles of rail resource management 
Regular communication is maintained with train crew, train controllers, drivers of other trains and other relevant personnel in the course of operation of the steam locomotive as per workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Train crew, train controllers, drivers of other trains and other relevant personnel are advised of operational problems, delays, safety incidents and emergency situations that may arise in the course of operation of the heritage steam locomotive 
Information provided by train crew, train controllers, drivers of other trains and other relevant personnel relevant to the ongoing operation of the steam locomotive is interpreted and applied to driving activities as per workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements 
Rail regulatory requirements applicable to the operation of the steam locomotive and the train and track or road concerned are accessed, understood and interpreted 
Relevant rail regulatory requirement are applied and followed in the course of operation of the steam locomotive 
Principles of rail resource management are applied in all rail operations involving the steam locomotive as per workplace procedures and applicable rail regulatory requirements 

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