Elements and Performance Criteria
- Operate motive power unit
- Motive power unit is operated at low speed within the defined limits of operation
- Motive power unit handling techniques are interpreted and applied to eliminate or minimise risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment and/or rolling stock
- Acceleration and braking techniques are applied safely to take into account track, road and weather conditions within the defined limits of operation
- Motive power unit is moved in a way that ensures all rolling stock is positioned safely in accordance with relevant codes of practice, yard or siding operating systems and related requirements
- Work collaboratively
- Safe operation of motive power unit is maintained in collaboration with relevant workplace personnel in accordance with operational requirements of the defined limits
- Constant communication is maintained with relevant personnel when operating a motive power unit within the defined limits, in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
- Relevant personnel are advised of any changed/degraded conditions and/or emergency situations
- Directions provided by relevant personnel to the limited operation of the motive power unit are interpreted and applied to driving activities, in accordance with workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
- Follow all applicable rail regulatory requirements
- Workplace procedures to operate a motive power unit within the defined limits are used
- Rail regulatory requirements applicable to operating a motive power unit within the defined limits of the track or road concerned are accessed, interpreted, clarified as required and applied