Elements and Performance Criteria
- Perform pre-operational equipment checks
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
- Detailed pre-operational equipment checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Logbooks are checked and accurately completed as required, in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer specification
- Problems with equipment are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
- Identified problems are reported and documented in accordance with organisational procedures
- Obtain approval to place equipment on track
- Protection officer or person in charge of work (PICOW) is contacted to obtain approval to place light on-track equipment on track and to move it to designated location in accordance with network owner’s procedures
- Communications with Network Control Officer is maintained using appropriate communications systems, in accordance with network owner procedures
- Approval is recorded in accordance with organisational procedures
- Operate light equipment on track
- Equipment is travelled to designated location in accordance with network owner’s procedures
- Equipment is prepared for work
- Equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems, manufacturer and organisational procedures
- Equipment is operated to meet organisational standards and specifications
- Warning systems are monitored and appropriately responded to as required during operation
- Stable or off track equipment
- Protection officer or PICOW is contacted to direct where and when to stable or off track equipment
- Equipment is propelled to nominated stabling or off-track location
- Equipment is stabled or off tracked as directed
- Protection officer or PICOW is contacted and informed when light on-track equipment is stabled or off tracked
- Equipment is left stored in appropriate manner and location to ensure security and protection of equipment
- Perform post-operational equipment procedures
- Post-operational equipment checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures to identify defects and maintenance requirements
- Identified problems are reported in accordance with organisational procedures
- Post-operating service schedules are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
- Complete documentation
- Logbooks are checked and completed as required
- Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with organisational procedures