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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for roll-by inspection
  2. Conduct a roll-by inspection
  3. Report and action roll-by inspection results

Required Skills

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Communication protocols

Contingency management processes for unexpected situations that may arise when carrying out a rollby inspection of a moving train

Relevant Australian Standards

Relevant informationdocuments such as

dangerous goods documentation

mechanical condition advice forms

organisational procedures and instructions and job specifications

outofgauge documents

wagon cards

Relevant legislated rail safety requirements including state and territory acts and regulations and nationally approved compliance codes andor guidelines

Relevant safety work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS and environmental protection regulations

Relevant sections of the Australian Dangerous Goods ADG Code and regulations

Relevant standard operating procedures

Types of rollby inspection of a moving train

Required skills

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Communicate effectively with others when carrying out a rollby inspection of a moving train

Identify safe position for person conducting rollby inspection

Implement contingency plans for unexpected situations that may occur when carrying out a rollby inspection of a moving train

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to work activities

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHSOHS standards

Work collaboratively with others when carrying out a rollby inspection of a moving train

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and organisational procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including organisational procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Locations for roll-by inspections may include:

crossing loops

main line

sidings

stations

terminals

yards

Conditions may include:

adverse weather conditions

dust

limited access

terrain

time of day

train movements

vehicle movements

Appropriate personnel may include:

ground support

network control

operational staff

track workers

train crew

Condition of rolling stock and load may include:

air and electrical connections

bearings

brake equipment

dangerous goods condition

draw gear

end of train markers/monitors

lights (carriage, marker, tail, etc.)

load condition (shifted, damaged, leaks, etc.)

locking and securing devices

loose or trailing items (chains, ropes, pins etc.)

out-of-gauge conditions

wheels and bogies

Safety and protective equipment may include:

gloves

hand lamps

hearing protection

high visibility clothing

insect repellent

portable radios

safety:

footwear

glasses

headwear

sunscreen

Organisational procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

established procedures

workplace procedures