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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for train roll-by inspection
  2. Documentation and other relevant reports are read and clarified as required to confirm inspection requirements
  3. Individual responsibilities required to complete roll-by inspection are agreed with relevant personnel as required
  4. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
  5. Position is taken for roll-by inspection at planned time to ensure complete observation without personal risk
  6. Conditions are assessed and necessary actions are taken to ensure roll-by inspection is effective
  7. Conduct a roll-by inspection of a moving train
  8. Train identification and status is confirmed
  9. Train hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
  10. Condition of rolling stock and load are systematically observed as train passes and specific faults are identified and noted
  11. Communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safe, efficient and complete roll-by inspection
  12. Inspection is conducted in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace policies and procedures to prevent injury and damage
  13. Faults requiring urgent action are noted and appropriate action is taken to initiate immediate response to minimise risk from continued movement of train
  14. Report and action roll-by inspection results
  15. Reports of inspections are completed to reflect inspection results
  16. Appropriate personnel are informed of faults or defects requiring rectification
  17. Records are circulated and filed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  18. Report on-train roll-by inspection results
  19. Outcomes of on-train roll-by inspections are transmitted to appropriate personnel
  20. Records of on-train roll-by inspections are made in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

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:

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

documenting results of roll-by inspection including faults or defects requiring rectification, in accordance with workplace operational procedures

identifying and actioning urgent faults to minimise risk from continued movement of train

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

identifying safe position from which to conduct roll-by inspection

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

interpreting documentation and reports to confirm roll-by inspection requirements

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

observing condition of rolling stock and load of moving train systematically

positioning self at appropriate location and time to conduct roll-by inspection

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.


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:

applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines

communications protocols

contingency management processes for conducting a roll-by inspection of a moving train

documentation requirements for a roll-by inspection

procedures for planning and carrying out a roll-by inspection of a moving train

procedures for completing documentation relevant to a roll-by inspection of a moving train

relevant rail industry standards, rules, codes of practice, guidelines and specifications for items requiring examination.