Elements and Performance Criteria
- Carry out pre-movement checks
- Allocation of rolling stock is checked in conjunction with appropriate personnel
- Rolling stock to be inspected and prepared is located
- Completion of all maintenance activities is confirmed
- Checks for safety controls are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
- Internal and external integrity checks are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
- Where required, fluid levels are checked and appropriate action is taken as required
- Move rolling stock
- Rolling stock is shunted in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures, and any faults are recognised, diagnosed, reported and recorded in appropriate records for follow-up
- For critical or serious equipment faults that cannot be readily rectified, rolling stock shunt is halted, faulty equipment isolated and tagged, and problem is reported for rectification
- 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
- Where required, fluid levels are rechecked after starting and appropriate action is taken if required
- Stable rolling stock
- Correct clearances for stabling location are confirmed
- Rolling stock is secured in accordance with organisational procedures
- Where required, personal or equipment lockouts are applied in accordance with organisational procedures
- Where applicable, appropriate documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures