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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify rolling stock
2. Current location and operational status of rolling stock are identified
3. Capacity, type and operational specification of rolling stock are identified
4. Current train consist information is obtained and interpreted
5. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
6. Operational management system is reviewed against observed status in accordance with workplace procedures
7. Identify planned movements
8. Proposed rolling stock movements are identified
9. Status of current train movement plan is confirmed
10. Changes to planned train movements are checked and confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Verify and record movement
12. Location and operational status of rolling stock are confirmed
13. Information on location of rolling stock is provided where appropriate
14. Operational management system is updated with information on location of rolling stock in accordance with workplace procedures
15. Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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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 workplace procedures completing relevant documentation documenting and recording rolling stock locations gathering information on train movements 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 work activities in terms of planned schedule operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures operating rolling stock management system and/or computer programs to track rolling stock movements reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs reporting and/or rectifying problems, faults or malfunctions in accordance with workplace procedures 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:

applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines emergency procedures management systems and/or computer programs for rolling stock tracking problems that may occur when monitoring and recording rolling stock locations and related actions that should be taken relevant documentation requirements relevant rail danger zones relevant workplace procedures for monitoring and recording rolling stock locations safeworking systems and requirements type, specifications, capacity, characteristics and features of rolling stock workplace hazards that may exist when monitoring and recording rolling stock locations and ways in which the risks involved may be eliminated or controlled.

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