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.
Work is generally performed without direct supervision. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to operate urban trains as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate an urban passenger train in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. This includes driving an urban train efficiently and effectively; assisting passengers as required; carrying out pre- and post-operation checks and terminus inspections; responding effectively to abnormal situations, incidents and external operating factors; and stabling an urban train in accordance with workplace requirements. 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
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
Operational instructions including start-up and shut-down procedures
Urban train operating procedures including driving procedures, braking and safety system procedures, operating controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop, complying with speed and load limits, adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running, managing hazardous situations and ancillary system procedures
Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment with required protocol
Procedures for pre-and post-operational checks
Procedures for carrying out terminus checks
Procedures for fuelling (where relevant) and lubrication of motive power units
Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency
Train controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use
Safe operational procedures and techniques for optimising efficiency, minimising wear and tear on rolling stock and motive power units, using route knowledge and terrain for advantage and optimising the quality of ride for passengers
Route information including track/bridge limitations, speed limitations, gauge limitation, curves and gradients, location of signals and crossings, emergency cross-overs, track work along the route, reports of accidents or breakdowns along the route, typical problems that can occur along an urban train route and procedures for identifying and/or anticipating route problems and related action that can be taken
Urban train operating equipment and systems including monitoring devices, braking and drive equipment, ancillary systems and signalling systems
Customer services policies, standards and procedures
Required skills:
Communicate effectively with others when operating an urban passenger train including the use of train communications equipment
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to work activities
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
Complete documentation related to urban passenger train operations
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
Work collaboratively with others when operating an urban passenger train
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when operating an urban passenger train in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating an urban passenger train
Respond appropriately to abnormal situations, safety incidents and emergencies
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
Monitor and anticipate operational hazards and take appropriate action
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts, route conditions and environment
Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
Monitor train performance to facilitate optimum safe operation and quality of ride to passengers (where applicable)
Carry out required pre-operational, terminus and post-operational checks of train
Apply route information to train operations
Check and replenish fluids and carry out lubrication processes in the course of work activities
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Trains may be:
any urban train operated in the Australian rail system
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night in all relevant weather conditions
Safety devices may include:
power brakes
hand brakes
chocks
lock-out equipment to prevent train from moving
emergency and safety equipment such as vigilance control and deadman relays
Track/road characteristics include:
track/bridge limitations
speed limitations
gauge limitation
curves and gradients
curfews
location of signals and crossings
emergency cross-overs
Abnormal situations may include but are not limited to:
technology failure
illness
signals in stop mode
assault
brawls
false alarm
passenger initiated alarm
track obstructions
passenger caught in self-closing doors
pedestrians crossing the track
suicide on the track
level crossing accidents
incorrect information or failure in communications
overhead wiring failure
Relevant personnel can include:
train controllers
train examiners
maintenance personnel
those providing operational assistance
signals staff
passengers
station staff
Communication protocols may include but are not limited to:
general safety
emergency messages
testing communications equipment
sending and receiving messages
identification
standard radio terms
phonetic alphabet
spoken figures
Communications equipment may include but is not limited to:
train intercom
hand-held or portable radio equipment
fixed radio equipment
computer-based communications equipment
specialised testing facilities
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/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
operational instructions, protocols, policies and procedures, including:
train operation procedures
pre- and post-operation and terminus inspection procedures
procedures to prevent trains from moving unintentionally or against safeworking rules
track speed, length and limitations
procedures for monitoring and complying with signals
procedures for operating in accordance with track/route conditions
train log or record book
train running sheets
procedures/instructions for dealing with emergencies or abnormal situations
quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures
maintenance notices, records and requests
specified operating limits for trains
local instructions
communication equipment procedures
equipment operation manuals and maintenance specifications
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian standards and related requirements including AS 4292 Part 1
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Train is operated in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, workplace procedures and instructions
Train is operated safely within track/road characteristics and route conditions
Train operations are controlled to minimise wear and fuel use and avoid damage
Train is operated with due care for passenger comfort and quality of ride
Train is safely operated to specified timetable and schedule in accordance with on-time running standards
Performance of equipment and rolling stock is monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and identify faults, defects and efficiencies
Relevant codes of practice, OH&S and environmental requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
Passenger needs when boarding the train are monitored and identified in accordance with workplace procedures and customer service standards
Passengers are given appropriate assistance in accordance with workplace procedures
Passengers with disabilities and/or difficulties are identified and given appropriate assistance when embarking/disembarking to/from the train
Where applicable, passengers are advised of station identification, emergency situations and other critical information, using the train communications system
Train control and other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of the train
Communications are maintained with traffic control and other relevant officers during the train journey in accordance with the workplace procedures, relevant codes of practice and safeworking systems
Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient on-time running
Pre- and post-operation checks and terminus inspections are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
Train visual checks are made in accordance with workplace procedures
Problems and defects are identified and reported/rectified in accordance with workplace procedures, other regulatory requirements and manufacturers instructions
Cleanliness and tidiness of train are checked, if required, and appropriate action is taken to maintain quality standards in accordance with workplace procedures
Incidents or unusual occurrences are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures
Abnormal operating situations are identified and appropriate action is taken to report and/or respond to the situations in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to personnel and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and OH&S and regulatory requirements
Safety and other incidents are identified and dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures and OH&S and regulatory requirements
Appropriate communications are maintained with relevant personnel during safety and other incidents in accordance with workplace procedures and OH&S and regulatory requirements
Instructions are verified, when required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and requirements and workplace 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 codes of practice, safeworking systems and workplace policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe
Reports on safety and other incidents are completed and referred to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Urban train is stabled in accordance with workplace instructions and procedures
Post-operational checks of the train are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
If required, problems and defects are identified and reported/rectified in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and manufacturers instructions
Safety devices are activated or put in position to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
Required documentation on train operations is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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