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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Carry out preparation checks
2. Location of train is determined in accordance with allocation procedures
3. Organisational safety controls are identified and acted on
4. Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
5. Inspect, start and test equipment
6. Required checks, procedures and standards are identified prior to start up
7. Prior to start up, relevant equipment is inspected in accordance with workplace pre-operational functional safety check procedures and operational instructions
8. Train is started up in accordance with operational instructions
9. Following start up, relevant equipment and components are tested in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Aspects of equipment found to be outside operational specifications are reported for appropriate action
11. Safety warning systems are checked for operational effectiveness
12. Control systems are checked in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
13. Train braking systems are applied and released to ensure they are operating correctly
14. Faults are identified and appropriate corrective action is taken to ensure operational safety
15. Carry out visual inspection and check condition of train
16. Visual inspection is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures to identify any defects that would prevent safe transit
17. Communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safe, efficient and complete inspection
18. Condition of train consist is visually inspected and faults are rectified and/or reported
19. Conditions requiring urgent action are noted and appropriate action is taken to initiate immediate response
20. Passenger facilities are checked to ensure they are clean
21. Passenger operated equipment is visually checked to ensure operational readiness
22. Record and report faults and/or defects
23. Faults and/or defects are accurately reported in accordance with organisational requirements
24. Accurate records are kept in accordance with organisational requirements
25. Potential defects that may affect future safety of equipment are reported

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:

checking and testing train equipment in accordance with workplace procedures communicating effectively with others completing relevant documentation identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards implementing contingency plans inspecting electric passenger train exterior visually in accordance with workplace procedures interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information, labels and signs reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures selecting and using relevant equipment and communications technology when checking and assessing equipment operational capability selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and industry standards working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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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, performance criteria and include knowledge of:

equipment characteristics, capabilities and limitations housekeeping procedures operational safety requirements when preparing an electric passenger train for service problems that may occur when preparing an electric passenger train for service, and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems relevant safety, WHS/OHS, and environmental procedures and regulations workplace procedures for checking and assessing equipment operational capability when preparing an electric passenger train for service.

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