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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare train for set up of distributed power system
2. Distributed motive power units are positioned as required in train consist
3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
4. Train sections are marshalled to form one train as required
5. Set up remote distributed motive power units
6. Distributed power is set up on all remote units
7. Distributed power system is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures ready for linking with lead control unit
8. Startup procedures for remote distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
9. Set up lead distributed motive power units
10. Distributed power system is set up by conditioning/activation of required systems
11. Distributed power system is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
12. Startup procedures for lead distributed motive power unit are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
13. Full control of distributed motive power units is established after linking process has been completed and required function tests have been conducted
14. Operate and monitor distributed power train
15. Distributed power system is operated and monitored during train operation to ensure safe train handling and control in accordance with operational requirements
16. Operational difficulties/faults are identified and rectified ensuring operational safety and efficiency
17. Shutdown procedures for distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
18. Shut down distributed power systems
19. Distributed power train is secured against movement as required prior to system shut down

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:

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards monitoring equipment performance operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures 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 organisational procedures setting up, operating and shutting down a distributed power system.

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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:

controls, instruments and indicators of a distributed power system and their purpose, location and use critical distributed power system control information including compatible coupling, braking, drive equipment and ancillary systems manufacturer instructions for distributed power units procedures for identifying equipment defects in distributed power system and assessing identified defective units for appropriate action procedures for managing hazardous situations involving distributed power system relevant distributed power system documents relevant applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, codes of practice and/or guidelines relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, regulations, codes, policies and procedures.

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