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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and establish train braking system
2. Brake system and type to be used are identified
3. Confirmation is made that motive power unit is appropriate for braking system to be used
4. Correct coupling of braking system to motive power unit is established and/or confirmed in accordance with organisational policies and requirements
5. Air brake system is charged to required pressures in accordance with manufacturer requirements and tolerances
6. Operate and monitor train braking system
7. Relevant brake system tests are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and requirements
8. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
9. Train brakes are applied and released under normal operational conditions in accordance with correct train handling and organisational policies and procedures
10. Train brake system is monitored in accordance with organisational and/or operational requirements
11. Identify and rectify train braking system faults during operation
12. Train braking system faults are identified during operation
13. Safe location to bring train to a stand is identified in accordance with train handling and organisational policies and procedures
14. Train brake system fault is located and rectified or isolated in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
15. Train is operated in accordance with organisational procedures

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:

applying relevant rail safety practices and workplace procedures assessing brake system defects identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work interpreting capabilities of train braking systems modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments modifying driving in accordance with brake capabilities and characteristics operating and adapting to differences in brakes and related equipment in accordance with operating procedures reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs reporting identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or 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:

brake systems, their components and their operation capabilities and characteristics of train braking systems diagnostic techniques pneumatic systems and their operations releasing train brakes after emergency application in accordance with organisational policies and procedures relevant environmental protection legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures relevant information and documents relevant state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, rail industry standards, rules, codes of practice and/or guidelines relevant WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures tools and equipment applications types of brake tests and their purpose.

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