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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Carry out pre-start checks
2. Allocation of motive power units is checked in conjunction with appropriate personnel
3. Motive power unit to be inspected and prepared is located
4. Completion of all maintenance activities is confirmed
5. Checks for safety controls are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
6. Internal and external integrity checks are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
7. Fluid levels are checked and appropriate action is taken as required
8. Start motive power unit
9. Motive power unit is started in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures, and faults are recognised, diagnosed, reported and recorded in appropriate records for follow-up
10. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
11. For critical or serious equipment faults that cannot be readily rectified, motive power unit is shut down, faulty equipment is isolated and tagged, and problem is reported for rectification
12. All instruments and gauges are observed, readings are interpreted to confirm effective air and electrical operation, and where a problem is indicated, action is taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation
13. Fluid levels are rechecked after starting and appropriate action is taken as required
14. Pre-movement checks are carried out to ensure motive power unit is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move
15. Complete documentation
16. All required documentation concerning inspecting the motive power unit is completed and processed in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
17. Logbook and other maintenance records on the motive power unit are completed and processed in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
18. Position motive power unit
19. Authority to move and position motive power unit is obtained and relevant personnel are advised of intention and procedures
20. Relevant personnel are made aware that motive power unit is about to be moved in accordance with organisational procedures
21. Motive power unit is operated in accordance with standard procedures and regulatory requirements, and within operating and operational constraints
22. Motive power unit is positioned in accordance with operational requirements and directions
23. Motive power unit performance is monitored during operation to confirm effective operation and/or to identify defects
24. Equipment defects are identified, reported, rectified and recorded or relevant personnel are advised for assistance
25. Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and regulatory requirements are followed to ensure safety and to prevent injury and damage
26. Relevant personnel are advised that the motive power unit is secured in the required position and is ready for service

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in motive power units and associated equipment and procedures applying relevant workplace procedures communicating effectively with others when inspecting and preparing a motive power unit identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards identifying who is responsible for authorising the movement of rolling stock interpreting and following instructions and prioritising work modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when preparing and starting up a motive power unit procedures for conducting pre-movement checks prior to moving a motive power unit relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and rail safety requirements requirements for completing relevant documentation when inspecting and preparing a motive power unit start-up requirements for a motive power unit and associated manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures.

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