This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct a full train examination in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice.

It includes preparing for a train examination, preparing a train for examination, examining rolling stock, examining loads, and documenting and actioning examination results.

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.

Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment.

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

Prepare for examination

1.1

Train consist and information on load detail is established for examination purposes

1.2

Location for full train examination is confirmed and relevant personnel are notified of examination

1.3

Customer defect notices/carded wagon information is established for examination purposes

1.4

Materials and equipment required to conduct full train examination are prepared

1.5

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

1.6

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements applicable to the examination are confirmed

1.7

Relevant train documentation is accessed and reviewed to establish key information on rolling stock required for examination, as required

2

Prepare train for examination

2.1

Applicable safety device or system is used to ensure train is isolated or secured for examination

2.2

Road is locked out using appropriate techniques to ensure safety during examination

2.3

Flags, banners, signs and other relevant safety equipment are positioned before and during examination to ensure safety is maintained

3

Examine rolling stock

3.1

Types of rolling stock and capacities are confirmed as appropriate for the safe transportation of passengers or freight

3.2

Brake systems are checked, all brake tests are conducted and certificates are issued as required

3.3

Structure of rolling stock and major components are checked and tested to ensure operational safety

3.4

Rolling stock is carded and information is recorded in organisational system

3.5

Train irregularities are noted and corrective action is initiated in accordance with operational requirements

3.6

End-of-train monitor is attached and correct operation is confirmed

3.7

WHS/OHS legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures are observed during the examination to prevent injury and damage

3.8

Communication is maintained with other personnel involved to ensure safe, efficient and complete examination

4

Examine loads

4.1

Load security is checked and confirmed that it meets operational safety requirements

4.2

Load contamination is identified and rectified in accordance with WHS/OHS and dangerous goods requirements

4.3

Load dimensions are confirmed appropriate to wagon type and checked against documentation for accuracy

5

Document and action examination results

5.1

Documentation is completed and forwarded for recording examination results and initiating corrective actions, as required

5.2

Relevant personnel are informed of remedial or appropriate action required prior to resumption of train service

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:

assessing rolling stock defects

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

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

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/ occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

working individually and as part of a team

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 protocols

emergency procedures

rail industry standards and specifications for items requiring examination during a full train examination

relevant rail danger zones

relevant safety, WHS/OHS, and environmental procedures and regulations

signals and signalling systems

train movement documentation procedures

workplace procedures for conducting a full train examination.