This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Appropriate motive power unit and rolling stock systems

Completing required documentation

Emergency procedures

Problems that can occur when assisting with train operations and action that should be taken

Procedures for fixed and hand signalling and voice communication

Relevant information and documents such as

emergency procedure manuals

equipment operation manuals and maintenance specifications

maintenance notices records and requests

motive power unit logbook

train running sheets

twoway radio operation procedures

Relevant Australian Standards and related requirements

Relevant legislated rail safety requirements including state and territory Acts and regulations and nationally approved compliance codes andor guidelines

Relevant work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS legislation regulations and procedures

Relevant environmental protection legislation regulations and procedures

Safeworking systems and requirements

Use of electronic communications equipment

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when assisting with train operations

Complete documentation related to train operations

Identify and assess motive power unit defects and deficiencies and take appropriate action to report isolate repair or replace any identified defective equipment in accordance with organisational procedures

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information relevant to train operations

Select and use relevant equipment and materials when assisting in train operations

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHSOHS standards

Work collaboratively with others when assisting with train operations

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and organisational procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the organisation

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including organisational procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur in an appropriate range of situations on a main line railway

Motive power units may include all motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include:

Track and road characteristics may include:

Motive power unit handling techniques may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Network control officer may include:

Temporary signs and/or signals may include:

Hazardous situations may include:

Organisational procedures may include:

Safety and personal protective equipment may include: