Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to conduct rail haulage operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for the conduct of rail haulage operations

access interpret and apply technical and environmental information

start operate and shutdown haulage equipment

apply diagnostic techniques to identify problems arising in rail haulage operations

conduct relevant maintenance on locomotives and related equipment

conduct emergency shutdowns

maintain appropriate records

apply environmental constraints and procedures

dispose of environmentally sensitive oils fluids and materials

interpret ground conditions

operate maintain and clean rail haulage equipment

apply safe work practices

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to conduct rail haulage operations

site and operational safety requirements

rail vehicle equipment characteristics technical capabilities and limitations

rail vehicle operational procedures and checks

location of equipment relative to working environment

ventilation system and conditions

rail vehicle maintenance requirements and procedures

recording reporting and handover procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints related to rail vehicles

bucket loading procedures

environmental management procedures

basic geological and technical data

isolation procedures

locomotive parking techniques

operational procedures and checks

primary and secondary ventilation sources

types of rail operations

rail signalling system characteristics

reporting procedures

start up and shutdown procedures

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

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for the conduct of rail haulage operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient conduct of rail haulage operations

working with others to undertake and complete rail haulage operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of rail haulage operations that safely effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete rail haulage operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Compliance documentation may include:

Work requirements may include:

Data may include:

Pre-start vehicle and equipment checks may include:

Rail vehicle may include:

Safety requirements may include:

Hazards may include:

Cleaning methods may include:

Operator maintenance may include: