REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes andor guidelines

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Motive power unit controls instruments and indicators and their purpose location and use

Procedures for stabling a motive power unit

Braking and safety system procedures

Operating controls to start accelerate decelerate and stop a motive power unit

Speed and load limits compliance requirements

Procedures for managing hazardous situations when operating and stabling a motive power unit

Procedures for operating and shutting down auxiliary systems

Procedure for completing relevant documentation when stabling a motive power unit

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Procedures for minor maintenance cleaning lubricating and servicing of motive power unit

Procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action

Motive power unit knowledge may include monitoring devices braking and power equipment ancillary systems and signalling systems

Local procedures and operating requirements

Typical defects that can occur on a motive power unit and related action that should be taken

Procedures for securing a motive power unit to prevent roll away

Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment with required protocol

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when stabling a motive power unit

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information relevant to the stabling of a motive power unit

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the stabling of a motive power unit

Operate electronic communications equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others as part of a train crew

Identify and assess motive power unit defects and deficiencies and take appropriate action to report isolate repair or replace any identified defective equipment as per workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when stabling a motive power unit

Recognise problems that may arise when stabling a motive power unit and take appropriate action

Check and replenish fuel and fluids and carry out lubrication requirements on a motive power unit if appropriate

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

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

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Conduct a visual inspection of a motive power unit

Document outcomes of an inspection of a motive power unit

Shut down a motive power unit after service

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

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations

identifying a number of different locations where motive power units may be stabled including in emergencies

identifying typical faults or defects that may be identified during post operationalchecks

carrying out postoperational checks in accordance with workplace procedures on a range of motive power units

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of 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 workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

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

Operations may be conducted:

Motive power units may include all motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include:

Motive power equipment may include:

Inspection of a motive power unit may include:

Post operation checks may include:

Risk minimisation may require differentiating between faults, defects and deficiencies that:

Relevant personnel may include:

Action taken upon the identification of faults, defects or deficiencies may include:

Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called:

Safety and personal protective equipment may include:

Information and documents may include:

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: