Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for pre-departure checks
- Required checks and relevant procedures and standards are identified
- Purpose of the journey and activities to be undertaken are identified
- Constraints and special instructions that may apply for the journey are identified
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
- Documentation is read to identify and confirm consist, attach/detach information and characteristics of the train
- Implement pre-departure checks
- Train, or relevant portion of the train, is checked to ensure that rolling stock is coupled and sequenced correctly
- Rolling stock is checked to ensure it is fit for operation in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
- Assistance is provided when train braking systems are tested to ensure they are operating effectively
- Visual inspection is conducted to identify obvious faults or defects that would prevent safe transit
- Action is taken within limits of own role to rectify faults and ensure minimum delay to planned running schedule
- Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
- Confirm train can proceed
- Documentation is completed after checking rolling stock and train equipment in accordance with organisational procedures
- Relevant personnel are promptly advised of the result of completed checks
- Authority to proceed relevant to the operational situation is obtained and followed