This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare a train for operation in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

It includes conducting pre-departure checks and confirming the required train documentation.

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.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Identify pre-departure checks

1.1

Required checks, and relevant procedures and standards are identified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

1.2

Constraints and special instructions that may apply for the journey are obtained

1.3

Compliance with the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and relevant regulatory requirements are identified, as required

2

Implement pre-departure checks

2.1

Motive power unit control systems are set up and checked in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.2

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

2.3

Train is checked to ensure rolling stock is coupled and sequenced correctly

2.4

Train braking systems are tested to ensure they are operating effectively, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.5

Action is taken to rectify identified faults to ensure minimum delay to planned running schedule

3

Confirm train can proceed

3.1

Relevant personnel are advised of the result of completed checks

3.2

Authority to proceed relevant to the operational situation is obtained and followed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

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:

applying relevant workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

conducting pre-departure checks and confirming the required train documentation

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

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

working collaboratively with others

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

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

communications procedures and protocols

emergency procedures

maintenance and servicing procedures

relevant sections of the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and any other dangerous goods regulations

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

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

train preparation documentation procedures.