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

TLIB4079A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct a general train examination

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIB4079A - Conduct a general train examination
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct a general train examination in accordance with organisational procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit includes preparing for the examination, undertaking a general train examination including rolling stock integrity, components and loading, and reporting the examination results.This unit applies to train drivers required to conduct a general train examination.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
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: Prepare for a general train examination
  • Location of examination and information about items to be examined are obtained and activities are planned
  • Materials, documentation and equipment required for the examination are identified, obtained and prepared for use
  • Examination is started at planned time and location to minimise delays to train availability
  • Train identification and status is confirmed and required actions are taken to ensure train remains safe for duration of examination
  • Individual responsibilities required to complete examination are agreed with relevant personnel
  • Conditions are assessed and necessary actions are taken to ensure examination is effective
       
Element: Undertake general train examination
  • Examination is undertaken in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safe, efficient and complete examination
  • Condition of rolling stock, couplings and, if applicable, load are examined and dimensions are confirmed appropriate to wagon type and gauge outline requirements
  • Irregularities and, if applicable, load contamination are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with organisational and/or network owner policies and procedures
  • Obvious wagon or carriage faults and their locations are reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Apparent problems are investigated further and corrected where possible
       
Element: Report examination results
  • Conditions requiring urgent action are reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, and appropriate action is taken to initiate immediate response
  • Relevant personnel are informed of any remedial or other action required prior to completion of examination
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and organisational procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including organisational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests.

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

Submission Requirements

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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.

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Communication protocols related to the examination of a stationary train

Contingency management processes

Emergency procedures

Guidelines relating to equipment capability and limitations

Organisational policies and procedures for conducting a general train examination

Relevant Australian Standards

Relevant commonwealth and state/territory environmental protection regulations

Relevant legislated rail safety requirements including state and territory acts and regulations, and nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and regulations including codes of practice for manual handling

Standards and specifications for all items requiring examination

Required skills:

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to conducting a general train examination

Report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions identified during a general train inspection in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Locations for examination may include:

sidings

terminals

yard

Information may include:

brake test certification

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

consist forms

dangerous goods manifest

driver’s advice (train load)

equipment operations manuals

inspection reports

legislated rail safety requirements including state/territory Acts and regulations, and nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

load and weight records

mechanical condition advice forms

organisational procedures and instructions, and job specifications

out-of-gauge documents

repair cards and books

transport instructions

wagon cards

Items to be examined may include:

air and electrical connections

bearings

bogie and associated equipment

brake equipment

coupler connections and associated equipment

doors and or/ hatches

draw gear

frame or superstructure

load condition (damage, leaks etc.)

load securing devices (chains, ropes, pins etc.)

locking and securing devices

out-of-gauge conditions

steps, handrails and handbrakes

trailing items (ropes, hoses etc.)

wheels and axles

Documentation may include:

brake test certification

consignment cards

dangerous goods documentation

defect cards

inspection reports

load and weight records

organisational procedures and instructions

out of gauge documentation

timetables

train consist

Relevant safety equipment may include:

derailers

flags

lighting

isolation lockout protection process equipment

personal safety tag

signals

warning signs

Relevant equipment may include:

appropriate tools

end of train marker or monitor

job specific personal protective equipment

portable radio

road vehicle

torch/hand lamp

Relevant personnel may include:

additional train examiners

customers

maintenance personnel

train controllers

train crews

other operational personnel

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

hearing protection

high visibility clothing

insect repellent

safety:

footwear

glasses

headwear

sunglasses

sunscreen

Organisational procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

established procedures

workplace procedures

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
Location of examination and information about items to be examined are obtained and activities are planned 
Materials, documentation and equipment required for the examination are identified, obtained and prepared for use 
Examination is started at planned time and location to minimise delays to train availability 
Train identification and status is confirmed and required actions are taken to ensure train remains safe for duration of examination 
Individual responsibilities required to complete examination are agreed with relevant personnel 
Conditions are assessed and necessary actions are taken to ensure examination is effective 
Examination is undertaken in accordance with organisational procedures 
Communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safe, efficient and complete examination 
Condition of rolling stock, couplings and, if applicable, load are examined and dimensions are confirmed appropriate to wagon type and gauge outline requirements 
Irregularities and, if applicable, load contamination are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with organisational and/or network owner policies and procedures 
Obvious wagon or carriage faults and their locations are reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Apparent problems are investigated further and corrected where possible 
Conditions requiring urgent action are reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, and appropriate action is taken to initiate immediate response 
Relevant personnel are informed of any remedial or other action required prior to completion of examination 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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