Assessor Resource
TLIC3048
Shunt, couple and uncouple electric passenger trains
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to shunt, couple and uncouple an electric passenger train to operational requirements in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures. This includes planning and preparing for shunting operations, shunting the train, coupling and uncoupling the train, and using a coupling adaptor.
People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.
Work is generally performed without supervision and within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger trains to operational requirements, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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