Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Work is performed without supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of operational principles, regulations, safeworking codes, protocols and procedures to the visual inspection of a stationary train as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail industry.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Prepare for a visual inspection of a stationary train

1.1 Inspection location and requirements are obtained and inspection activities planned

1.2 Materials, documents and equipment required for the inspection are identified, obtained, and prepared for use

1.3 Visual inspection is started at planned time and location to minimise delays to train availability

1.4 Train identification and status is confirmed and required actions are taken to ensure train remains safe for duration of inspection

1.5 Individual responsibilities required to complete inspection are agreed with relevant personnel

1.6 Conditions are assessed and necessary actions taken to ensure inspection is effective

2Carry out a visual inspection of a stationary train

2.1 Visual inspection is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2 Communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safe, efficient and complete inspection

2.3 Condition of rolling stock, couplings and, if applicable, load are visually inspected

2.4 Obvious faults with wagons or carriages and their locations are documented

2.5 Where required by inspection result, wagons or carriages are carded, in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

2.6 Apparent problems are investigated further and corrected, where possible

2.7 Conditions requiring urgent action are noted and appropriate action is taken to initiate immediate response

3Document and action inspection results

3.1 All required documentation is completed and forwarded to record inspection results and initiate corrective actions

3.2 Appropriate personnel are informed of actions required prior to movement of train

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Procedures for planning a visual inspection of a stationary train

Security procedures

Standards and specifications for all items requiring examination

Contingency management processes for unexpected events that may arise when carrying out a visual inspection of a stationary train

Communication protocols related to the visual inspection of a stationary train

Documentation requirements relating to visual examination

Procedures for completing relevant documentation

Guidelines relating to equipment capability and limitations

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when carrying out a visual inspection of a stationary train

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to carrying out a visual inspection of a stationary train

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to a visual inspection of a stationary train

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when carrying out a visual inspection of a stationary train

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when carrying out a visual inspection of a stationary train in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected situations that may arise when carrying out a visual inspection of a stationary train

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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

Operate and adapt to differences in rolling stock and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Assess rolling stock defects

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:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

identifying possible problems/issues that a visual inspection may find

carrying out visual inspection of a number of trains correctly

completing documentation/reporting requirements correctly and in accordance with organisational procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of 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 workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

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

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

Operations conducted by day or night in:

the full range of weather conditions

the full range of light conditions

typical running temperatures of trains

Locations for examinations may include:

heavy traffic

high volume city freight or passenger terminals

remote regional yard and siding locations

Persons involved in examination may include:

self only or self in conjunction with other personnel

Train under examination may be:

loaded or unloaded

Items examined may include:

brake equipment

draw gear

superstructures

out-of-gauge conditions

wheels

load and discharge doors

locking and securing devices

dangerous goods condition and separation

air and electrical connections

load condition (damage, leaks etc.)

load securing devices (chains, ropes, pins etc.)

trailing items (ropes, hoses etc.)

Communication methods may include:

written

verbal

line-of-sight signals

radio/telephone

Relevant personnel may include:

train controllers

train examiners

maintenance personnel

train crews

yard and other operational personnel

those responsible for controlling signals

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

end of train markers

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/mobile phone/satellite phone

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

hearing protection

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

passenger train preparation docket

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

repair cards and books

inspection reports

consist forms

wagon cards

transport instructions

incident reports

safeworking forms

out-of-gauge documents

load and weight records

dangerous goods manifest and declarations

drivers advice (train load)

mechanical condition advice forms

equipment operations manuals

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

ADG Code and regulations

This unit contains employability skills.