Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Drive and monitor train | 1.1 | Motive power unit is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions, and organisational policies and procedures |
1.2 | Motive power unit is operated safely with consideration of train consist and loading to minimise wear and fuel use, and to avoid damage |
1.3 | Motive power unit handling techniques, and track and road knowledge are applied to eliminate or minimise risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment, rolling stock and load |
1.4 | Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented |
1.5 | Equipment and rolling stock are monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and to identify faults, defects and inefficiencies |
1.6 | Appropriate action is taken in response to identified faults, defects and deficiencies to ensure safe operation of motive power unit |
2 | Control and monitor train running | 2.1 | Events and circumstances affecting planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
2.2 | Instructions received from network control officer, are interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of train |
2.3 | Communications are maintained with relevant personnel during train journey in accordance with relevant safeworking systems, network requirements, and organisational policies and procedures |
2.4 | Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running |
3 | Respond to changed operating factors | 3.1 | Instructions regarding changed operating factors are confirmed, interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements, and organisational policies and procedures |
3.2 | Temporary signs and/or signals, hand signals and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements, and organisational policies and procedures |
3.3 | Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to passengers/freight and equipment |
3.4 | Emergency situations are recognised and actions are taken in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements, and organisational policies and procedures |
4 | Stable or handover train | 4.1 | Train is stabled in accordance with safeworking system requirements, operational instructions and organisational procedures |
4.2 | Safety devices are activated or put in position in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4.3 | Prior to stabling/handover, documentation relevant to train and activities undertaken en route is updated and provided to relief crew or completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4.4 | Prior to stabling/handover, relevant housekeeping activities are completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4.5 | Relevant personnel are advised of condition and location of train in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4.6 | Incidents or unusual occurrences are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |