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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Operations may be conducted: | by day or nightin all weather conditions |
Motive power units may include all motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include: | diesel motive power units (MPU)electric motive power units (MPU)railcars |
Motive power equipment may include: | auxiliary systemsautomatic control systemsbraking systemsdrive systemsinstrumentationmanual controlsremote train and signal control systemscommunication systemswarning equipmentpower sourcevigilance systemstraction systemshead and marker lights |
Risk minimisation may require differentiating between faults, defects and deficiencies that: | do not present a hazard and could be attended to under running maintenance or in a normal maintenance schedulepresent a potential hazard and need to be attended to under running maintenance or at the next most practical opportunitypresent an immediate hazard and require immediate attention |
Relevant personnel may include: | train crewtrain controllers and signallersrostering supervisors and staffother train drivers and crewsdepot coordinatorsyard masters, supervisors and other operational personnelservice delivery supervisorselectric train service supervisorstation yard staff maintenance and cleaning personnelimmediate internal or external customers |
Action taken upon the identification of faults, defects or deficiencies may include: | reporting the problem and carrying out repairs (depending on the level and extent of work required), or isolating and tagging the faulty equipment and advising appropriate personnel of the fault and need for repair or replacement |
Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called: | standard operating procedurescompany proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Safety and personal protective equipment may include: | glovessunscreen and sunglassessafety glassesinsect repellentsafety headwear and footweartwo-way radios/mobile phones/satellite phone hand lampsflagssafety devicesaudible indicatorsbreathing equipmentfire extinguishershigh visibility clothinghearing protection |
Information and documents may include: | motive power unit operational records and user log booksmaintenance notices, records and requests preparation sheets, certificates and service docketstrain running sheetstime sheetsroadworthy certificatetrain wire (MPU status list, dangerous goods list, consist information, etc.)automatic train protection parametersoperational instructions, policies and procedures, including: those related to preventing motive power units from moving; track speed, length and load limitations; monitoring and complying with signals; and procedures for operating in accordance with specific track conditionsdocumented details of the train including length and weightemergency procedures manual |
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelinesrelevant Australian Standards and related requirementsrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |