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

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

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

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

Procedures for operating and stabling a steam locomotive

Braking and safety system procedures

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

Speed and load limits

Procedures for managing hazardous situations when operating and stabling a steam locomotive

Procedures for operating and shutting down ancillary systems

Procedure for completing relevant documentation when stabling a steam locomotive

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Procedures for minor maintenance, cleaning, lubricating and servicing of steam locomotives

Procedures for identifying equipment defects, assessing and reporting for appropriate action

Monitoring devices; braking and power equipment, auxiliary systems, and signalling systems

Local procedures and operating requirements

Typical defects that can occur on a steam locomotive and related action that should be taken

Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment with required protocol

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when stabling a heritage steam locomotive

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the stabling of a steam locomotive

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the stabling of a steam locomotive

Operate electronic communications equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when stabling a steam locomotive

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

Satisfactorily manage unplanned events

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

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

Check and replenish fluids and fuel and carry out lubrication requirements 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

Conduct an inspection of a steam locomotive

Document outcomes of inspection of a steam locomotive

Stable a steam locomotive after service

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

Inspection of a heritage steam locomotive may include:

lights and power systems

hoses

couplings

head boards

doors and door locks

suspension

brake equipment

wheels

seals

sand and fuel

boiler and mountings

cables

glass windows and doors

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

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

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

Post operation checks may include:

lubrication system

checking for fluid leaks

brake testing

checking of fluid and fuel levels

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

Positioning of heritage motive power unit may involve:

operation of manual points

operation of turntable

coupling/uncoupling to other rolling stock

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.)

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

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