Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIB4077 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIB4077 - Inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive in accordance with relevant workplace practices, rail regulations and codes of practice.It includes checking and preparing a heritage steam locomotive, visually examining a locomotive, conducting in-cab checks, and moving and positioning a locomotive for service in accordance with workplace procedures. People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate rail corridor workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field B – Equipment Checking and Maintenance
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Light fire and raise steam
       
Element: Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities
       
Element: Allocation of locomotives is checked in accordance with notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk
       
Element: Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard
       
Element: Pre-light-up procedures applicable to the type of fire box are identified and followed to enable safe boiler operation
       
Element: Light-up procedures and safety practices are followed to build up steam within the boiler and to ensure 'smoking' is minimised
       
Element: Instruments and equipment are monitored to ensure safe and efficient operation as steam pressure is raised to operating level
       
Element: Where a problem is indicated, action is taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation
       
Element: Prepare for heritage steam locomotive work activities
       
Element: Allocation of locomotives is checked as identified by notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk
       
Element: Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
       
Element: Trackside safety and basic electrification awareness procedures are followed while locating allocated locomotive in the yard
       
Element: Locomotive inspection and preparation duties are identified and interpreted
       
Element: Train schedules, notices and other operational and regulatory documentation are accessed and interpreted
       
Element: Communications equipment required for day’s operations is obtained and checked to ensure it is functional
       
Element: Required personal protective equipment is obtained for use prior to day’s train driving activities
       
Element: Inspect and prepare heritage steam locomotive
       
Element: Features, functions and location of locomotive and associated equipment are identified
       
Element: Logbook is checked to confirm serviceability of locomotive
       
Element: Preparation and safety checks are conducted, in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and other workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Locomotive, kit and equipment are checked and defects and deficiencies are recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Availability of appropriate fuel, lubricating oils, water and sand quantities are checked against journey requirements and appropriate action is taken to replenish them as required
       
Element: Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed
       
Element: Conduct in-cab checks
       
Element: Locomotive is checked in correct sequence and all equipment is confirmed to be operating to optimum requirements
       
Element: Cab layout is checked and confirmed that it meets operating requirements
       
Element: Pre-departure mechanical checks are correctly performed and correct functioning of equipment is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and operating requirements
       
Element: Operational controls and indicators are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if they are not working correctly
       
Element: Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if it is not working correctly
       
Element: Auxiliary equipment is checked and is confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements
       
Element: Fire extinguisher, safety equipment, emergency toolbox and any other required equipment are checked to confirm they are in position and meet operational requirements
       
Element: Pre-departure checks are carried out to ensure locomotive is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move
       
Element: Complete documentation
       
Element: Required documentation concerning inspecting, preparing and starting up locomotive is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Position heritage steam locomotive
       
Element: Authority to move and position locomotive is obtained and relevant personnel are advised of intention and procedures
       
Element: Locomotive is operated in accordance with standard procedures and regulatory requirements, within operating and operational constraints
       
Element: Locomotive is positioned in accordance with operational requirements and directions
       
Element: Locomotive performance is monitored during operation to confirm effective operation or to identify defects
       
Element: Equipment defects are identified, rectified and recorded or relevant personnel are advised for assistance
       
Element: Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed to ensure safety and to prevent injury and damage
       
Element: Network control officer and other relevant personnel are advised that locomotive is secured in the required position and is ready for service
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Light fire and raise steam

1.1

Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities

1.2

Allocation of locomotives is checked in accordance with notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk

1.3

Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard

1.4

Pre-light-up procedures applicable to the type of fire box are identified and followed to enable safe boiler operation

1.5

Light-up procedures and safety practices are followed to build up steam within the boiler and to ensure 'smoking' is minimised

1.6

Instruments and equipment are monitored to ensure safe and efficient operation as steam pressure is raised to operating level

1.7

Where a problem is indicated, action is taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation

2

Prepare for heritage steam locomotive work activities

2.1

Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities

2.2

Allocation of locomotives is checked as identified by notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk

2.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented

2.4

Trackside safety and basic electrification awareness procedures are followed while locating allocated locomotive in the yard

2.5

Locomotive inspection and preparation duties are identified and interpreted

2.6

Train schedules, notices and other operational and regulatory documentation are accessed and interpreted

2.7

Communications equipment required for day’s operations is obtained and checked to ensure it is functional

2.8

Required personal protective equipment is obtained for use prior to day’s train driving activities

2.9

Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard

3

Inspect and prepare heritage steam locomotive

3.1

Features, functions and location of locomotive and associated equipment are identified

3.2

Logbook is checked to confirm serviceability of locomotive

3.3

Preparation and safety checks are conducted, in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and other workplace policies and procedures

3.4

Locomotive, kit and equipment are checked and defects and deficiencies are recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3.5

Availability of appropriate fuel, lubricating oils, water and sand quantities are checked against journey requirements and appropriate action is taken to replenish them as required

3.6

Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed

4

Conduct in-cab checks

4.1

Locomotive is checked in correct sequence and all equipment is confirmed to be operating to optimum requirements

4.2

Cab layout is checked and confirmed that it meets operating requirements

4.3

Pre-departure mechanical checks are correctly performed and correct functioning of equipment is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and operating requirements

4.4

Operational controls and indicators are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if they are not working correctly

4.5

Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if it is not working correctly

4.6

Auxiliary equipment is checked and is confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements

4.7

Fire extinguisher, safety equipment, emergency toolbox and any other required equipment are checked to confirm they are in position and meet operational requirements

4.8

Pre-departure checks are carried out to ensure locomotive is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move

5

Complete documentation

5.1

Required documentation concerning inspecting, preparing and starting up locomotive is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5.2

Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

6

Position heritage steam locomotive

6.1

Authority to move and position locomotive is obtained and relevant personnel are advised of intention and procedures

6.2

Locomotive is operated in accordance with standard procedures and regulatory requirements, within operating and operational constraints

6.3

Locomotive is positioned in accordance with operational requirements and directions

6.4

Locomotive performance is monitored during operation to confirm effective operation or to identify defects

6.5

Equipment defects are identified, rectified and recorded or relevant personnel are advised for assistance

6.6

Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed to ensure safety and to prevent injury and damage

6.7

Network control officer and other relevant personnel are advised that locomotive is secured in the required position and is ready for service

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 heritage steam locomotives and associated equipment and procedures

checking and replenishing fluids and carrying out lubrication requirements on a heritage steam locomotive

conducting an inspection and pre-operational check of a heritage steam locomotive and associated equipment

identifying and assessing heritage steam locomotive defects and deficiencies and taking appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace identified defective equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

positioning a heritage steam locomotive in readiness for service

preparing a heritage steam locomotive prior to service

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures and information and signs.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines

braking and safety system procedures for a heritage steam locomotive

cleaning requirements for a heritage steam locomotive

communications equipment checks and operating procedures

emergency procedures

external features of a heritage steam locomotive that must be checked during a pre-operational visual inspection

fuel capacity and range (where applicable)

functions of all supervisory indicators and controls and related checks for correct operation

functions of auxiliary systems on a heritage steam locomotive and related checks for correct operation

in-cab pre-operational checks for a heritage steam locomotive

inspection procedures for a heritage steam locomotive

local procedures and operating requirements

locomotive controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

lubrication requirements for a heritage steam locomotive

operating controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop a heritage steam locomotive

operating procedures for a heritage steam locomotive

principles, purpose and location of controls, monitoring devices, braking, power source and traction systems

procedures for adjusting controls to optimise the operation of a heritage steam locomotive

procedures for checking fuel and fluid levels and carrying out lubrication processes on a heritage steam locomotive

procedures for identifying equipment defects, assessing and reporting for appropriate action

procedures for lighting fire and raising steam on a heritage steam locomotive

procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when preparing and firing up a heritage steam locomotive

procedures for minor maintenance including cleaning, brake shoe/pad replacement and sand box requirements

procedures for operating communications equipment in accordance with required protocol

procedures for starting and operating auxiliary systems on a heritage steam locomotive

relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), and environmental procedures and regulations

requirements for completing relevant documentation when inspecting and preparing a heritage steam locomotive

typical defects that can occur on a heritage steam locomotive and related action that should be taken.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Light fire and raise steam

1.1

Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities

1.2

Allocation of locomotives is checked in accordance with notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk

1.3

Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard

1.4

Pre-light-up procedures applicable to the type of fire box are identified and followed to enable safe boiler operation

1.5

Light-up procedures and safety practices are followed to build up steam within the boiler and to ensure 'smoking' is minimised

1.6

Instruments and equipment are monitored to ensure safe and efficient operation as steam pressure is raised to operating level

1.7

Where a problem is indicated, action is taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation

2

Prepare for heritage steam locomotive work activities

2.1

Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities

2.2

Allocation of locomotives is checked as identified by notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk

2.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented

2.4

Trackside safety and basic electrification awareness procedures are followed while locating allocated locomotive in the yard

2.5

Locomotive inspection and preparation duties are identified and interpreted

2.6

Train schedules, notices and other operational and regulatory documentation are accessed and interpreted

2.7

Communications equipment required for day’s operations is obtained and checked to ensure it is functional

2.8

Required personal protective equipment is obtained for use prior to day’s train driving activities

2.9

Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard

3

Inspect and prepare heritage steam locomotive

3.1

Features, functions and location of locomotive and associated equipment are identified

3.2

Logbook is checked to confirm serviceability of locomotive

3.3

Preparation and safety checks are conducted, in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and other workplace policies and procedures

3.4

Locomotive, kit and equipment are checked and defects and deficiencies are recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3.5

Availability of appropriate fuel, lubricating oils, water and sand quantities are checked against journey requirements and appropriate action is taken to replenish them as required

3.6

Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed

4

Conduct in-cab checks

4.1

Locomotive is checked in correct sequence and all equipment is confirmed to be operating to optimum requirements

4.2

Cab layout is checked and confirmed that it meets operating requirements

4.3

Pre-departure mechanical checks are correctly performed and correct functioning of equipment is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and operating requirements

4.4

Operational controls and indicators are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if they are not working correctly

4.5

Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if it is not working correctly

4.6

Auxiliary equipment is checked and is confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements

4.7

Fire extinguisher, safety equipment, emergency toolbox and any other required equipment are checked to confirm they are in position and meet operational requirements

4.8

Pre-departure checks are carried out to ensure locomotive is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move

5

Complete documentation

5.1

Required documentation concerning inspecting, preparing and starting up locomotive is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5.2

Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

6

Position heritage steam locomotive

6.1

Authority to move and position locomotive is obtained and relevant personnel are advised of intention and procedures

6.2

Locomotive is operated in accordance with standard procedures and regulatory requirements, within operating and operational constraints

6.3

Locomotive is positioned in accordance with operational requirements and directions

6.4

Locomotive performance is monitored during operation to confirm effective operation or to identify defects

6.5

Equipment defects are identified, rectified and recorded or relevant personnel are advised for assistance

6.6

Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed to ensure safety and to prevent injury and damage

6.7

Network control officer and other relevant personnel are advised that locomotive is secured in the required position and is ready for service

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

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