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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for locomotive operation
   • Health and safety hazards / maintenance requirements are identified and reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace reporting procedures
   • Workplace records are checked to confirm operational status
   • Locomotive and related equipment is inspected to confirm status and pre-start checks and warm up procedures are conducted
   • Pre-departure checks are conducted to confirm locomotive and related equipment meets operating standard
   • Appropriate end of train tail flags and brake vans are fitted as required
2. Start, operate and monitor locomotive
   • Authority to move locomotive is obtained
   • Locomotive is operated in accordance workplace procedures and manufacturer's specifications to meet transport requirements
   • Locomotive, rake and related equipment are monitored to maintain optimum operating condition and identify faults or defects
   • Operation is monitored against schedule and communicated as required
   • Housekeeping standards are maintained
3. Analyse and respond to abnormal conditions and performance
   • Hazardous situations and conditions are recognized and appropriate action taken to maintain safety of personnel and equipment
   • Faults are assessed to determine risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment
   • Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures in response to Hazards, abnormal or unacceptable equipment condition or performance
   • Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
4. Prepare for shift handover
   • Workplace records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and workplace procedures
   • Handover is carried out according to workplace procedure
   • Changeover drivers are aware of locomotive and related equipment status, track conditions and incidents at completion of handover
5. Shut down locomotive
   • Locomotive is parked in the appropriate location
   • Locomotive is shut down and secured in accordance with workplace procedures
6. Complete work
   • Workplace information is recorded according to workplace recording requirements
   • Tools, plant and equipment are cleaned and stored/parked as required
   • Defects and faults are identified and reported according to workplace procedures

Required Skills

Not applicable

Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

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 This includes conducting visual inspection of equipment prestart checks and warm up procedures and predeparture checks Visual inspection may include checking

wheels and braking equipment hoses and fittings for signs of wear or damage

fuel oil water and coolant levels

emergency and safety equipment

condition of the rake

Predeparture checks may include checking

lubrication system

water and oil leaks

brake testing

communications equipment

traction systems

battery charging

sand boxes

gear changes

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

Monitor locomotive and equipment condition This includes 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 This includes 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

May include ability to

Prepare start up operate monitor and shut down brake vans

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 Typical hazards include working with moving machinery manual handling and working in exposed conditions

Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

Functions and basic operating principles of a locomotive and related equipment such as brake vans This includes layout and purpose of the principal mechanical pneumatic and electrical systems purpose 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 cross over of noncompany rail lines

Options for responding to unplanned events such as derailments breakdowns accidents or track damage This includes 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 This includes 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 This includes an understanding of warning devices and signals

Meaning of hand and audible signals including use of lights

Procedures for responding to emergency situations This includes 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

May include knowledge of

Compressors where brake vans are operated including safe operation

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite units for this competency standard

Coassessment of related units

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

Resources required 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

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer's specifications

Documentation and recording requirements may include marshalling strategy, documentation relating to the traffic schedule such as run slips and loco running sheets and log books, tags to identify damaged bins and maintenance request forms

Cane transport network features and their characteristics may include main and branch lines, yards, sidings, loops, dump points and pads

Information systems may be print or screen based

Locos may or may not be fitted with break vans and may be single or double-headed. They do not include locomotives in a master-slave configuration

Equipment may include control systems, braking systems, manual and remote control systems, communication systems

Confirming equipment status involves conducting relevant pre-start checks, and equipment is ready and safe to operate

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Communication methods include use of two-way radios used in accordance with workplace requirements and state authority protocols and hand and audible signaling

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