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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Perform on-train role/duties efficiently and effectively
   • On-train duties are performed in a manner which provides optimal customer safety and in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and instructions
2. Right of way activities are performed to ensure train is operated safely within the confines of platform or station limits
3. On-train duties are performed to meet specified timetable and schedule in accordance with on-time running standards
4. Train carriages, and equipment performance and operation are monitored to optimise running conditions by identifying faults, defects and deficiencies
5. Relevant workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
6. Complete train journey
   • Train documentation is received, interpreted and applied in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safeworking systems
7. Relevant workplace procedures, safeworking and signalling requirements are followed throughout train operations
8. Assistance is provided to customers as required in accordance with workplace requirements
9. Correspondence and/or cash and/or valuables are carried in cooperation with relevant personnel
10. Platform duties are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
    • Passengers are advised of station identification, emergency situations and other critical information, using train communications system in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Instructions from network control officer and other relevant personnel are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of train
12. Communications are maintained with network control and other relevant personnel during train journey in accordance with workplace rules and procedures, and safeworking systems
13. Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient on-time running
14. Instructions are verified as required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and requirements, and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure actions taken are appropriate and safe
15. Fixed and hand signals, and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems and organisational policies and procedures
16. Carry out inspections during train journey
    • Train visual checks are made in accordance with workplace procedures
17. Identified problems and or defects are reported and/or rectified in accordance with workplace procedures, other regulatory requirements and manufacturer instructions
18. Incidents or unusual occurrences are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
19. Train braking system is monitored as appropriate in accordance with workplace procedures
20. Safety of train is monitored through on-board surveillance systems
    • Arrival procedures are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
21. Checks and terminus inspections of train are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Incidents or unusual occurrences are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures
23. Conduct train handover to relieving crew
    • Identity of relieving crew is checked and confirmed
24. Relevant personnel are advised of condition and location of train
25. Relieving crew is updated and documentation is completed and/or handed over as required
26. Accept train handover as relief guard
    • Relieving guard position is taken up at correct time and location in accordance with organisational requirements
27. Identity of train guard is confirmed
28. Train status and/or other relevant information and/or documentation is received and referred to in accordance with organisational requirements as required

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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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 trains and ancillary equipment applying information about track or road to train operations applying relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures communicating effectively with others completing relevant documentation identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring journey schedule monitoring train performance and security to facilitate optimum safe operation including appropriate braking system monitoring train performance including passenger safety and comfort during service performing handover and relief activities in accordance with workplace procedures performing on-train guard duties in accordance with workplace procedures reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs recognising problems that may arise and taking appropriate action working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, vehicles or equipment.

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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: applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines on-train controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use procedures for carrying out in-service checks relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations requirements for completing relevant documentation track and road characteristics train characteristics train equipment and systems workplace procedures and operating requirements.

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