Required skills include

Ability to

access workplace information such as running slips to identify driving requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

prepare the locomotive and related equipment such as brake vans for operation including conducting visual inspection of equipment prestart checks and warm up procedures and predeparture checks

operate the locomotive and associated equipment such as brake vans according to work procedure to achieve work requirements including demonstrating manual and automatic control procedures

monitor locomotive and equipment condition including monitoring operating status of the locomotive and related equipment and monitoring condition of bins in the rake

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable quality of bins rolling stock or equipment performance

assess equipment faults to determine appropriate corrective action

follow procedures to drop off and tag damaged bins including identifying an appropriate location shunting bins and notifying appropriate personnel

follow procedure to notify a locomotive breakdown

communicate with the traffic officer and rail personnel as required

use appropriate communication methods and equipment

maintain workplace records

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

relevant state OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to driving a locomotive and associated control measures

purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

functions and basic operating principles of a locomotive and related equipment such as brake vans including the layout and purpose of the principal mechanical pneumatic and electrical systems and of all equipment components

function of all instruments and controls

safe operating capacities of equipment

methods used to render equipment safe to inspect maintain andor clean including lockout tagout and isolation procedures

cane rail system layout to identify the location of points signals and crossings including crossover of noncompany rail lines

options for responding to unplanned events such as derailments breakdowns accidents or track damage including an understanding of the impact of different options on efficient performance and safety issues when parkingdropping off damaged bins or locomotives

safe operating conditions and speeds including awareness of typical conditions and situations that are hazardous and appropriate preventative action

typical faults to be able to assess severity and risk in order to determine appropriate corrective action

acceptable bin and rake condition

communication procedures methods and equipment including an understanding of warning devices and signals

meaning of hand and audible signals including use of lights

procedures for responding to emergency situations including use of twoway radio system to report emergencies

environmental issues and controls

requirements to liaiseadvise related work areas and personnel

housekeeping standards

reporting and recording systems and responsibilities

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

prepare the locomotive and related equipment such as brake vans for operation

operate the locomotive and associated equipment such as brake vans

assess equipment faults to determine appropriate corrective action

communicate with the traffic officer and rail personnel

use appropriate communication methods and equipment

maintain workplace records

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Locomotive and related equipment such as brake vans

Cane railway system

Relevant services and equipment required to carry out inspections checks and monitoring

Workplace information including running slips and daily schedule to advise of driving requirements

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Method of assessment

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Codes of practice

Workplace information

Hazard

Workplace documentation

Visual inspection and pre-departure checks

Cane transport network

Information systems

Equipment

Equipment status

Teamwork

Communication methods