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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare motive power units for coupling
2. Identification and location of motive power units to be coupled is confirmed
3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
4. Motive power units are marshalled into desired position and orientation to meet consist requirements in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
5. Set up motive power units for multiconsist operation
6. Motive power units are coupled in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures
7. Relevant hose pipes and electrical connections are made in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures
8. Fuel lines are coupled as required in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures
9. Area is checked before pantographs are raised or lowered to ensure safety in accordance with organisational procedures, as required
10. Set up incab controls for multiconsist operation
11. Motive power unit controls are set up for multiconsist operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
12. Vigilance and safety controls are set-up as required to ensure they are functioning correctly in multiconsist operation
13. Motive power unit equipment is set up or adjusted for multiconsist operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
14. Perform post startup checks
15. Post start-up checks are carried out to ensure all motive power units are braking and powering effectively and are safe to move, in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
16. Handbrakes on all motive power units are applied/released in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
17. Pantographs are raised or lowered in accordance with manufacturer and organisational procedures, as required
18. Haul dead motive power units
19. Motive power unit controls are set up for being hauled dead in motive power unit consist or in-train in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
20. Vigilance and safety controls are set up as required to ensure they are functioning correctly when being hauled dead in motive power unit consist or in-train
21. Motive power unit equipment is set up or adjusted for being hauled dead in motive power unit consist or in-train in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
22. Handbrakes are applied and released in accordance with manufacturer and/or 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:

adapting to differences in motive power units and associated equipment and procedures identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards identifying where systems isolation is required implementing isolation where systems isolation is required modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs setting up in-cab controls for multiconsist operations setting up motive power units for multiconsist operations working collaboratively with others inspecting and preparing a motive power unit.

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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:

auxiliary systems on a motive power unit and related checks for correct operation braking and safety system procedures for motive power units capabilities, compatibilities and types of motive power units defects that can occur on motive power units and related action that should be taken electrical awareness external features of motive power units that must be checked during a visual inspection functions of all supervisory indicators and controls, and related checks for correct operation inspection procedures for motive power units isolation systems purpose and location of controls, monitoring devices, braking, power source and traction systems relevant legislated rail safety requirements, codes of practice and/or guidelines relevant rail danger zones relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, regulations, codes, policies and workplace procedures.

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