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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Carry out pre-movement checks
2. Allocation of rolling stock is checked in conjunction with appropriate personnel
3. Rolling stock to be inspected and prepared is located
4. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
5. Completion of all maintenance activities is confirmed
6. Checks for safety controls are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
7. Internal and external integrity checks are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
8. Fluid levels are checked and appropriate action is taken as required
9. Move rolling stock
10. Rolling stock is shunted in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures, and faults are recognised, diagnosed, reported and recorded in appropriate records for follow-up
11. For critical or serious equipment faults that cannot be readily rectified, rolling stock shunt is halted, faulty equipment is isolated and tagged, and problem is reported for rectification
12. Functionality of equipment is 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. Stable rolling stock
15. Correct clearances for stabling location are confirmed
16. Rolling stock is secured in accordance with organisational procedures
17. Personal or equipment lockouts are applied in accordance with organisational procedures as required
18. Appropriate documentation is confirmed, completed and processed in accordance with organisational procedures

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 rolling stock and associated equipment and procedures documenting outcomes of inspecting rolling stock identifying all activities carried out prior to moving rolling stock in accordance with workplace procedures identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards identifying rolling stock stabling requirements identifying who is responsible for authorising moving rolling stock interpreting and following instructions and prioritising work modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments reading and interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs shunting rolling stock in accordance with organisational procedures working collaboratively with others inspecting and preparing rolling stock.

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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 checking rolling stock relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and relevant regulations requirements for completing relevant documentation when inspecting and preparing rolling stock.

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