Elements and Performance Criteria
- Perform pre-operational equipment checks
- Detailed pre-operational equipment checks are conducted according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Log books are checked and completed in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer specifications
- Problems with equipment are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
- Identified problems are reported and documented in accordance with organisational procedures
- Obtain approval to place on track
- Prepare, operate and monitor minor equipment on track
- Equipment is travelled to worksite or nominated signal/yard location
- Equipment is prepared for work
- Equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems, and manufacturer’s and organisational procedures
- Equipment is operated to meet organisational standards and specifications
- Warning systems are monitored and responded to appropriately during operation
- Remove equipment from track
- Approval is requested from the protection officer or PICOW to direct when and where to off track equipment
- Equipment is propelled to nominated off-track location
- Protection officer or PICOW is contacted and informed that all equipment is off-tracked
- Equipment is left stored in appropriate manner and location to ensure its security and protection
- Perform post- operational equipment procedures
- Post-operational equipment checks are conducted according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures to identify defects and maintenance requirements
- Identified problems are reported in accordance with organisational procedures
- Post-operating service schedule is performed according to organisational procedures
- Complete documentation