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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Conduct prestabling checks
2. Train stabling requirements are confirmed through workplace documents and/or relevant personnel
3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
4. Location safety requirements are identified and followed in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Stable electric passenger train
6. Train is shunted and/or stabled in accordance with workplace instructions and procedures
7. Communications protocols are established and performed in accordance with workplace requirements as required
8. On arrival at stabling location, train is secured and brakes are cut out/isolated
9. Visual inspection of train is conducted in accordance with workplace requirements
10. Conduct poststabling checks
11. Postoperational checks of train are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
12. Problems and defects are identified and reported/rectified in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and manufacturer instructions as required
13. Safety devices are activated or put in position to ensure safety of personnel and equipment as required
14. Reporting/documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures as required

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:

carrying out required prestabling, stabling and poststabling checks of train communicating effectively with others 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 to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment monitoring and anticipating operational hazards and taking appropriate action operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures responding appropriately to abnormal situations, safety incidents and emergencies selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards stabling electric train in more than one location including sidings and depots/yards working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to 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:

emergency procedures operational instructions including shutdown procedures procedures and required protocol for operating electronic communications equipment procedures for carrying out terminus checks procedures for prestabling and poststabling operational checks relevant safety, WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations train controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use yard or siding information including layout, entry and exit requirements and emergency procedures.

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