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

TLIB4082A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up motive power units in multi-coupled consist

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency TLIB4082A - Set up motive power units in multi-coupled consist
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up one or more motive power units in multi-coupled consist in accordance with network owner and regulatory requirements. It includes motive power units in power or when being hauled dead or offline.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application These operations are conducted as part of operating motive power units and may be carried out by different personnel working within rail operations.
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 motive power units for coupling
  • Identification and location of motive power units to be coupled is confirmed
  • Motive power units are marshalled into desired position and orientation to meet consist requirements in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Set up motive power units for multi-consist operation
  • Motive power units are coupled in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures
  • Relevant hose pipes and electrical connections are made in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures
  • Fuel lines are coupled as required in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures
  • As required, area is checked before pantographs are raised or lowered to ensure safety, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Set up in-cab controls for multi-consist operation
  • Motive power unit controls are set up for multi-consist operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
  • Vigilance and safety controls are set-up as required to ensure they are functioning correctly in multi-consist operation
  • Motive power unit equipment is set up or adjusted for multi-consist operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Perform post start up checks
  • Post start-up checks are carried out to ensure all motive power units are braking and powering effectively and are safe to move, in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
  • Handbrakes on all motive power units are applied/released in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
  • Pantographs are raised or lowered where required in accordance with manufacturer and organisational procedures
       
Element: Haul dead motive power units
  • Motive power unit controls are set up for being hauled dead in motive power unit consist or in-train in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
  • Vigilance and safety controls are set up as required to ensure they are functioning correctly when being hauled dead in motive power unit consist or in-train
  • Motive power unit equipment is set up or adjusted for being hauled dead in motive power unit consist or in-train in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
  • Handbrakes are applied and released in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures
       


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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

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:

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:

Auxiliary systems on a motive power unit and related checks for correct operation

Braking and safety system procedures for motive power units

Capabilities, compatibilities and types of motive power units

Defects that can occur on motive power units and related action that should be taken

Electrical awareness

External features of motive power units that must be checked during a visual inspection

Functions of all supervisory indicators and controls, and related checks for correct operation

Inspection procedures for motive power units

Isolation systems

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

Relevant Australian Standards and related requirements

Relevant environmental protection legislation, regulations, codes, policies and procedures

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) legislation, regulations, codes, policies and procedures

Required skills:

Adapt to differences in motive power units and associated equipment and procedures

Communicate effectively with others in accordance with organisational protocols when inspecting, preparing and stabling a motive power unit

Identify where systems isolation is required and implement isolation

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to visually inspecting, preparing, starting up and stabling a motive power unit

Work collaboratively with others inspecting and preparing a motive power unit

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

Motive power units may include:

diesel motive power units

electric motive power units

railcars

Motive power unit controls may include:

battery isolation switch

brake equipment and isolation valves

circuit breakers

dead engine device

driver safety systems

knife switches

multi-unit switch

pantograph equipment

reverser handle

throttle

Motive power unit equipment may include:

air conditioner

blinds/curtains

exterior lighting

heaters

interior lighting

jumper cable

windows

Appropriate personnel may include:

depot/yard supervisor

ground support crew

maintenance personnel

train controllers and signallers

Safety and personal protective equipment may include:

communication equipment

gloves

hand lamps

hearing protection

high visibility clothing

insect repellent

safety:

devices

footwear

glasses

headwear

sunscreen and sunglasses

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
Identification and location of motive power units to be coupled is confirmed 
Motive power units are marshalled into desired position and orientation to meet consist requirements in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Motive power units are coupled in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures 
Relevant hose pipes and electrical connections are made in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures 
Fuel lines are coupled as required in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures 
As required, area is checked before pantographs are raised or lowered to ensure safety, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Motive power unit controls are set up for multi-consist operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures 
Vigilance and safety controls are set-up as required to ensure they are functioning correctly in multi-consist operation 
Motive power unit equipment is set up or adjusted for multi-consist operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures 
Post start-up checks are carried out to ensure all motive power units are braking and powering effectively and are safe to move, in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures 
Handbrakes on all motive power units are applied/released in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures 
Pantographs are raised or lowered where required in accordance with manufacturer and organisational procedures 
Motive power unit controls are set up for being hauled dead in motive power unit consist or in-train in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures 
Vigilance and safety controls are set up as required to ensure they are functioning correctly when being hauled dead in motive power unit consist or in-train 
Motive power unit equipment is set up or adjusted for being hauled dead in motive power unit consist or in-train in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures 
Handbrakes are applied and released in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures 

Forms

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