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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for general train examination
  2. Location of examination and information about items to be examined are obtained and activities are planned
  3. Materials, documentation and equipment required for the examination are identified, obtained and prepared for use
  4. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
  5. Examination is started at planned time and location to minimise delays to train availability
  6. Train identification and status is confirmed and required actions are taken to ensure train remains safe for duration of examination
  7. Individual responsibilities required to complete examination are agreed with relevant personnel
  8. Conditions are assessed and necessary actions are taken to ensure examination is effective
  9. Undertake general train examination
  10. Examination is undertaken in accordance with organisational procedures
  11. Communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safe, efficient and complete examination
  12. Condition of rolling stock, couplings and load are examined and dimensions are confirmed appropriate to wagon type and gauge outline requirements
  13. Irregularities and load contamination are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with organisational and/or network owner policies and procedures
  14. Obvious wagon or carriage faults and their locations are reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  15. Apparent problems are investigated further and corrected where possible
  16. Report examination results
  17. Conditions requiring urgent action are reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, and appropriate action is taken to initiate immediate response
  18. Relevant personnel are informed of remedial or other action required prior to completion of examination

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:

conducting a general train examination

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

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with organisational procedures

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

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:

contingency management processes

emergency procedures

guidelines relating to equipment capability and limitations

organisational policies and procedures for conducting a general train examination

rail industry standards and specifications for all items requiring examination

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

relevant rail danger zones

relevant safety, WHS/OHS, and environmental procedures and regulations

relevant workplace procedures.