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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to couple track maintenance vehicles
2. Coupling instructions are interpreted and confirmed as meeting minimum operating standards
3. Location of vehicles and required movements are identified
4. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
5. Communication methods to be used are agreed and confirmed
6. Vehicle/s to be coupled are secured in accordance with organisational procedures
7. Couple track maintenance vehicles
8. Setting of route and having correct authority in place is ensured prior to movement of track vehicles
9. Warning is given before vehicle is moved
10. Vehicle is moved in a controlled manner to enable safe coupling and prevent damage
11. Coupling mechanisms are checked to ensure they are correctly engaged
12. Connecting brake hoses and/or electrical couplings are connected as required, in accordance with organisational procedures and/or manufacturer specifications
13. Securing devices are released/removed in accordance with organisational procedures
14. Uncouple and secure track maintenance vehicles
15. Vehicles are positioned to meet uncoupling requirements in accordance with organisational procedures
16. Securing devices are applied/attached in accordance with organisational procedures
17. Brake hoses and/or electrical couplings are disconnected in accordance with organisational procedures and/or manufacturer specifications
18. Coupling devices are correctly disengaged
19. Vehicles are separated in a controlled manner to enable safe uncoupling and prevent damage

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:

applying relevant safeworking and workplace procedures communicating effectively with others coupling and uncoupling track maintenance vehicles identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs securing vehicles in accordance with manufacturer specifications, before coupling and after uncoupling has been completed using correct communications methods working collaboratively with others working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods 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:

communications protocols operating requirements for coupling and uncoupling track maintenance vehicles principles of operation of protective devices, air and electrical couplings, handbrakes, derailers and coupling equipment relevant manufacturer specifications for coupling and uncoupling of track maintenance vehicles relevant rail danger zones relevant state/territory legislated work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and rail safety requirements, codes of practice, guidelines and manufacturer specifications.

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