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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Drive train efficiently and effectively
2. Motive power unit is operated in accordance with relevant codes of practice, workplace procedures and instructions
3. Motive power unit is operated safely within track/road characteristics and conditions, to minimise wear and fuel use and to avoid damage
4. Train is driven with due care for passenger comfort and/or condition of freight
5. Performance of equipment and rolling stock is monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and to identify faults, defects and inefficiencies
6. Relevant codes of practice, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
7. Complete train journey in accordance with operational requirements
8. Train documentation is received, interpreted and followed
9. Train is operated in accordance with documentation and procedures
10. Events and circumstances affecting planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel en route
11. Relevant codes of practice, safeworking and signalling requirements are followed throughout train operations
12. Network control officer instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of train
13. Communications are maintained with network control officer and other relevant personnel during train journey in accordance with relevant codes of practice and safeworking systems
14. Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running
15. Respond to changed external operating factors
16. Instructions regarding changed external operating factors are verified, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems, and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure actions taken are appropriate and safe
17. Fixed and hand signals, and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems, and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure actions taken are appropriate and safe
18. Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to passengers/freight and equipment
19. Emergency situations are recognised and actions are taken that are appropriate and safe
20. Prepare train for crew handover
21. Relevant personnel are advised of condition and location of train
22. Documentation is updated and faults identified en route are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures
23. Incidents or unusual occurrences are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
24. Stable train
25. Location for stabling of train is confirmed with relevant personnel
26. Train is shunted and secured in accordance with directions, workplace procedures and relevant rail regulations
27. Safety devices are activated or put in position to ensure safety of 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 trains, associated motive power units and ancillary equipment applying track or road information/characteristics to train operations checking and replenishing fluids and carrying out lubrication processes as part of train operations in accordance with workplace requirements communicating effectively with others completing relevant documentation driving train in accordance with equipment and track/road characteristics identifying and assessing motive power unit 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 equipment in accordance with organisational requirements monitoring journey schedule in accordance with train documentation monitoring train performance and security of load 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 a train, and taking appropriate action selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards working collaboratively with others working systematically with required attention to detail.

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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 defects that can occur on a motive power unit and related action that should be taken motive power unit controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use motive power unit equipment and systems including monitoring devices, braking and drive equipment, and ancillary systems operating controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop procedures and required protocol for operating electronic communications equipment procedures for identifying equipment faults and defects, and assessing for appropriate action procedures for minor maintenance, cleaning, lubricating and servicing of motive power unit procedures for operating and monitoring the performance of ancillary systems on a train procedures for refuelling and lubricating a motive power unit procedures for responding to hazardous situations and emergencies processes for adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations requirements for completing relevant documentation startup and shutdown procedures techniques and procedures for complying with speed and load limits track and road characteristics train operating characteristics.

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