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

TLIC4072A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIC4072A - Operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line in accordance with safeworking requirements, network owner and/or organisational policies and procedures. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit can be applied to single motive power units or multiple consist freight, heavy haul or passenger trains.
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: Drive and monitor train
  • Motive power unit is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions and organisational policies and procedures
  • Motive power unit is operated safely with consideration of train consist and loading to minimise wear and fuel use, and to avoid damage
  • Motive power unit handling techniques, and track and road knowledge are applied to eliminate or minimise risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment, rolling stock and load
  • Equipment and rolling stock are monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and identify faults, defects and inefficiencies
  • Appropriate action is taken in response to identified faults, defects and deficiencies to ensure safe operation of motive power unit
       
Element: Control and monitor train running
  • Events and circumstances affecting planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Instructions received from network control officer, are interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of train
  • Communications are maintained with relevant personnel during train journey in accordance with the relevant safeworking systems, network requirements and organisational policies and procedures
  • Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running
       
Element: Respond to changed operating factors
  • Instructions regarding changed operating factors are confirmed, interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational policies and procedures
  • Temporary signs and/or signals, hand signals and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational policies and procedures
  • Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to passengers/freight and equipment
  • Emergency situations are recognised and actions are taken in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Stable or hand over train
  • Train is stabled in accordance with safeworking system requirements, operational instructions and organisational policies and procedures
  • Safety devices are activated or put in position in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Prior to stabling/handover, documentation relevant to train and activities undertaken en route is updated and provided to relief crew or completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Relevant housekeeping activities are completed prior to stabling/handover in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Relevant personnel are advised of condition and location of train in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Incidents or unusual occurrences are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with 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 access to:

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

an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the organisation.

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 in an appropriate range of situations on a main line railway.

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:

Appropriate motive power unit and rolling stock systems

Completing required documentation

Emergency procedures

Problems that can occur when assisting with train operations and action that should be taken

Procedures for fixed and hand signalling, and voice communication

Relevant information and documents such as:

emergency procedure manuals

equipment operation manuals and maintenance specifications

maintenance notices, records and requests

motive power unit logbook

train running sheets

two-way radio operation procedures

Relevant Australian Standards and related requirements

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 and procedures

Relevant environmental protection legislation, regulations and procedures

Safeworking systems and requirements

Use of electronic communications equipment

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when assisting with train operations

Complete documentation related to train operations

Identify and assess motive power unit defects and deficiencies and take appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace any identified defective equipment in accordance with organisational procedures

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

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 and information relevant to train operations

Select and use relevant equipment and materials when assisting in train operations

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

Work collaboratively with others when assisting with train operations

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.

Motive power units may include all motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include:

diesel motive power units

electric motive power units

multiple units

railcars

Track and road characteristics may include:

curfews

curves and gradients

emergency crossovers

gauge limitation

location of signals and crossings

speed limitations

track and bridge limitations

Motive power unit handling techniques may include:

automatic brake application and release

dynamic brake operation

independent brake application and release

use of tractive effort

Relevant personnel may include:

maintenance personnel

network control officer

passengers

station staff

train crews

yard and other operational personnel

Network control officer may include:

hand signaller

network controller

operational supervisor

signaller

train controller

yard supervisor

Temporary signs and/or signals may include:

audible warning devices

crossing protection

flags

flashing lights

perway signs

speed restrictions

strobe lights

warning signs

Hazardous situations may include:

adverse weather conditions

animals on track

crossings

fire beside track

obstructions beside track

rubbish/refuse on track

signal failures

track defects

unauthorised people on track

Organisational procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

established procedures

site procedures

standard operating procedures

workplace procedures

Safety and personal protective equipment may include:

audible indicators

breathing equipment

fire extinguishers

flags

gloves

hearing protection

high visibility clothing

insect repellent

safety:

devices

footwear

glasses

headwear

sunscreen and sunglasses

two-way radios/mobile phones/satellite phone hand lamps

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
Motive power unit is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions and organisational policies and procedures 
Motive power unit is operated safely with consideration of train consist and loading to minimise wear and fuel use, and to avoid damage 
Motive power unit handling techniques, and track and road knowledge are applied to eliminate or minimise risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment, rolling stock and load 
Equipment and rolling stock are monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and identify faults, defects and inefficiencies 
Appropriate action is taken in response to identified faults, defects and deficiencies to ensure safe operation of motive power unit 
Events and circumstances affecting planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Instructions received from network control officer, are interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of train 
Communications are maintained with relevant personnel during train journey in accordance with the relevant safeworking systems, network requirements and organisational policies and procedures 
Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running 
Instructions regarding changed operating factors are confirmed, interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational policies and procedures 
Temporary signs and/or signals, hand signals and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational policies and procedures 
Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to passengers/freight and equipment 
Emergency situations are recognised and actions are taken in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational policies and procedures 
Train is stabled in accordance with safeworking system requirements, operational instructions and organisational policies and procedures 
Safety devices are activated or put in position in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Prior to stabling/handover, documentation relevant to train and activities undertaken en route is updated and provided to relief crew or completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Relevant housekeeping activities are completed prior to stabling/handover in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Relevant personnel are advised of condition and location of train in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Incidents or unusual occurrences are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIC4072A - Operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line
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