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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Check rolling stock and train equipment
2. Rolling stock is checked to ensure it is fit for operation in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
4. Train equipment is checked for effective operation in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
5. Rolling stock or equipment faults, defects or problem areas are identified and remedial action is organised in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
6. Check for planned variations from normal routines
7. Documentation related to operational variations and special instructions are identified and accessed
8. Planned variations and special instructions for train are noted and actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
9. Check passenger facilities
10. Passenger facilities are checked to ensure they are clean and operating as required
11. Passenger convenience items are checked as required to ensure they meet the recommended levels
12. Variations from established standards are reported or rectified, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
13. Major faults are reported to appropriate person in accordance with workplace procedures
14. Check stock levels
15. Stock levels are checked to ensure required amounts are present
16. Adjustments to stock levels are made as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
17. Complete documentation
18. Documentation is completed as required after rolling stock and train equipment are checked, in accordance with workplace procedures
19. Documentation related to checking passenger facilities and stock levels is completed as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
20. Variations from established standards are reported or rectified in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
21. Adjustments to stock levels are made, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Documentation related to checking passenger facilities and stock levels is completed as required in accordance with workplace procedures

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: adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures assessing stock levels and completing documentation checking equipment and related documentation checking for planned variations from normal routines checking passenger facilities checking rolling stock communicating effectively with others identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards identifying, selecting and using relevant equipment and materials 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 reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures and information reporting and/or rectifying problems, faults or malfunctions promptly in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures working collaboratively with others 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 essential equipment, supplies and materials required for trip how to identify possible fault or defects that may occur with rolling stock and equipment normal level of use of consumable items such as food and beverages on passenger trains passenger train customer service and cleanliness standards position and number of fire extinguishers on passenger trains problems that may occur when preparing a train for departure, and actions that should be taken to resolve these problems relevant documentation requirements relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations, including codes of practice and/or guidelines rolling stock and car sequence, and relevant labelling requirements rolling stock and equipment checks structure of the train consist types of rolling stock and/or passenger cars and their features workplace procedures for preparing a train for departure, including for passenger train operation workplace procedures for reporting identified rolling stock and equipment defects.

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