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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Operate tram efficiently and effectively
2. Electric tram is operated in accordance with relevant codes of practice, workplace procedures and instructions
3. Electric tram is operated safely in accordance with traffic regulations
4. Electric tram is operated with due care of the vehicle
5. Movements are made within limits of vehicle and road dimensions, in accordance with specifications
6. Smooth and controlled movements are made
7. Electric tram performance is monitored to maintain optimum running condition and to identify faults, defects and efficiencies in accordance with organisational requirements
8. Drive tram
9. Traffic flows are anticipated and appropriate defensive action is taken to maintain the efficiency of tram operation
10. Electric tram is constantly monitored for malfunctions or factors that may affect tram performance
11. Complete tram journey
12. Tram documentation is received, interpreted and followed
13. Electric tram is operated and manoeuvred in accordance with tram documentation and procedures
14. Events and circumstances affecting planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel en route
15. Tram control and other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of the tram
16. Communications are maintained with tram controllers during tram journey in accordance with relevant organisational requirements
17. Instructions concerning tram operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running
18. Respond effectively to external operating factors
19. Instructions are verified as required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe
20. Fixed traffic and hand signals, and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure actions taken are appropriate and safe
21. Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to personnel and equipment

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:

adapting to differences in electric trams, associated trams and ancillary equipment applying track and road knowledge communicating effectively with others completing relevant documentation driving defensively, applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when driving an electric tram in accordance with operational requirements identifying and assessing tram defects and deficiencies and taking appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace identified defective equipment in accordance with workplace procedures identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards implementing contingency plans interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring journey schedule operating an electric tram and monitoring its performance to facilitate optimum safe operation operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs recognising problems that may arise when driving an electric tram and taking appropriate action working collaboratively with others.

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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 braking and safety system procedures defensive driving principles electric tram controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use including controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop a tram electric tram monitoring devices, braking and drive equipment, ancillary systems and signalling systems electric tram operating characteristics, capabilities and limitations emergency procedures procedures for adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action procedures for managing safety incidents and hazardous situations procedures for operating and monitoring an electric tram relevant driver identification procedures, licences and authorities required to drive an electric tram relevant state/territory road and traffic authority and tramway operating procedures relevant state/territory road and traffic authority road rules relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations track, road and route knowledge tram speed limits typical defects that can occur on an electric tram and related action that should be taken.

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