This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

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 Australian Standards and related requirements

Relevant environmental protection legislation regulations codes policies and procedures

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

Relevant work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS legislation regulations codes policies and procedures

Required skills

Adapt to differences in motive power units and associated equipment and procedures

Communicate effectively with others in accordance with organisational protocols when inspecting preparing and stabling a motive power unit

Identify where systems isolation is required and implement isolation

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to visually inspecting preparing starting up and stabling a motive power unit

Work collaboratively with others inspecting and preparing a motive power unit

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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

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

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

access to 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 and

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

Motive power units may include:

Motive power unit controls may include:

Motive power unit equipment may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Safety and personal protective equipment may include: