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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Check and replenish fuel, oil, water and sand levels
2. Motive power unit is positioned and secured at required service point in accordance with organisational requirements
3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
4. Fuel, oil, water and sand levels are checked in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
5. Fuel, oil, water and sand levels are replenished as required in accordance with manufacturer and organisational procedures
6. Equipment is used in accordance with manufacturer and organisational procedures
7. Faults and/or deficiencies are identified and reported to relevant personnel
8. Check and restock consumables
9. Consumables are checked for availability and serviceability
10. Replacement consumables are acquired in accordance with organisational procedures
11. Carry out general housekeeping
12. Rubbish is removed and disposed of in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
13. Relevant areas of motive power unit are cleaned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
14. Cleaning materials are utilised in accordance with safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and/or manufacturer instructions and organisational policies and procedures
15. Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies and 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:

checking and replenishing consumables in accordance with safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and/or manufacturer instructions and workplace operational procedures checking logbook and service records conducting general housekeeping identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards interpreting and following workplace operational instructions reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information, signs, symbols and diagrams.

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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:

potential faults and/or deficiencies relevant motive power unit terminology and layout relevant rail danger zones relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), and environmental procedures and regulations relevant workplace procedures.

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