Elements and Performance Criteria
- Inspect and prepare locomotive
- Identification and location of locomotive is confirmed
- Logbook and locomotive are checked for out of service indications and to confirm serviceability
- Locomotive kit and equipment are checked as required, and defects and deficiencies are recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged or reported as required, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Fuel, lubricating oils, water, coolant and sand equipment are checked as required and then replenished as required, in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
- External visual checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
- Start up locomotive
- Locomotive is started in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures
- Operating faults are identified, diagnosed, rectified and/or reported and recorded in appropriate records
- All instruments and gauges are observed and readings are interpreted to confirm effective operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
- Fluid levels are rechecked after starting, as required, and appropriate action is taken as required
- Conduct in-cab checks
- Locomotive in-cab checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
- Vigilance and safety controls and indicators are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if they are not working correctly
- Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if it is not working correctly
- Personal in-cab equipment and crew comfort requirements are checked and adjusted for correct functionality and comfort
- Auxiliary and emergency equipment is checked and confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements
- Conduct post start-up checks
- Post start-up checks are carried out to ensure locomotive is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move, in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
- Communications equipment is obtained and checked, as required, to ensure it is functional
- Pantographs are raised or lowered and confirmed to be operational, as required, in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures
- Complete start-up documentation
- All required documentation concerning inspecting the locomotive is completed and processed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Logbook and other locomotive service records are completed and stored in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Stable locomotive
- Location for stabling locomotive is identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel
- Directions of appropriate personnel are interpreted and followed as required
- Locomotive is stabled and shut down in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
- Locomotive is secured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Control equipment and cab are secured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Additional protection is set in place as required, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Carry out post-operational checks
- Fuel, oil, water and sand levels are checked as required and then replenished as required
- Outcomes of post-operational checks are recorded and processed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures