Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
TLIC4073 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up, operate and shut down a distributed power system
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | TLIC4073 - Set up, operate and shut down a distributed power system | |
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Description | ||||
Employability Skills | ||||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and shut down a distributed power system in accordance with organisational procedures, relevant codes of practice and rail industry standards.It includes setting up a remote control system; setting up a lead control system; and operating, monitoring and shutting down a distributed power system.Distributed power refers to the physical distribution, at intermediate points throughout the length of a train, of separate motive power units. Such motive power units may be single units or multiple consists, remotelycontrolled from the lead locomotive.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.
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | ||||
Competency Field | C – Vehicle Operation |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare train for set up of distributed power system | ||||||||
Element: Distributed motive power units are positioned as required in train consist | ||||||||
Element: Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented | ||||||||
Element: Train sections are marshalled to form one train as required | ||||||||
Element: Set up remote distributed motive power units | ||||||||
Element: Distributed power is set up on all remote units | ||||||||
Element: Distributed power system is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures ready for linking with lead control unit | ||||||||
Element: Startup procedures for remote distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures | ||||||||
Element: Set up lead distributed motive power units | ||||||||
Element: Distributed power system is set up by conditioning/activation of required systems | ||||||||
Element: Distributed power system is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures | ||||||||
Element: Startup procedures for lead distributed motive power unit are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures | ||||||||
Element: Full control of distributed motive power units is established after linking process has been completed and required function tests have been conducted | ||||||||
Element: Operate and monitor distributed power train | ||||||||
Element: Distributed power system is operated and monitored during train operation to ensure safe train handling and control in accordance with operational requirements | ||||||||
Element: Operational difficulties/faults are identified and rectified ensuring operational safety and efficiency | ||||||||
Element: Shutdown procedures for distributed motive power units are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures | ||||||||
Element: Shut down distributed power systems | ||||||||
Element: Distributed power train is secured against movement as required prior to system shut down |