TLIB3021
Conduct train roll-by inspection


Application

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

It includes preparing to carry out a roll-by inspection of a moving train, inspecting a moving train in accordance with workplace procedures, and reporting and/or actioning inspection 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 without supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of operational principles, regulations, safeworking codes, protocols and procedures when conducting a roll-by inspection of a moving train, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail industry.

Inspecting condition of rolling stock and load may involve:

air and electrical connections

bearings

brake equipment

dangerous goods condition and separation

draw gear

load condition (damage, leaks)

load securing devices (chains, ropes, pins)

locking and securing devices

out-of-gauge conditions

superstructures

trailing items (ropes, hoses)

wheels.

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


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for train roll-by inspection

1.1

Documentation and other relevant reports are read and clarified as required to confirm inspection requirements

1.2

Individual responsibilities required to complete roll-by inspection are agreed with relevant personnel as required

1.3

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

1.4

Position is taken for roll-by inspection at planned time to ensure complete observation without personal risk

1.5

Conditions are assessed and necessary actions are taken to ensure roll-by inspection is effective

2

Conduct a roll-by inspection of a moving train

2.1

Train identification and status is confirmed

2.2

Train hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented

2.3

Condition of rolling stock and load are systematically observed as train passes and specific faults are identified and noted

2.4

Communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safe, efficient and complete roll-by inspection

2.5

Inspection is conducted in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace policies and procedures to prevent injury and damage

2.6

Faults requiring urgent action are noted and appropriate action is taken to initiate immediate response to minimise risk from continued movement of train

3

Report and action roll-by inspection results

3.1

Reports of inspections are completed to reflect inspection results

3.2

Appropriate personnel are informed of faults or defects requiring rectification

3.3

Records are circulated and filed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

4

Report on-train roll-by inspection results

4.1

Outcomes of on-train roll-by inspections are transmitted to appropriate personnel

4.2

Records of on-train roll-by inspections are made in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

Evidence of Performance

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:

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

documenting results of roll-by inspection including faults or defects requiring rectification, in accordance with workplace operational procedures

identifying and actioning urgent faults to minimise risk from continued movement of train

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

identifying safe position from which to conduct roll-by inspection

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

interpreting documentation and reports to confirm roll-by inspection requirements

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

observing condition of rolling stock and load of moving train systematically

positioning self at appropriate location and time to conduct roll-by inspection

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

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

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


Evidence of Knowledge

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:

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

communications protocols

contingency management processes for conducting a roll-by inspection of a moving train

documentation requirements for a roll-by inspection

procedures for planning and carrying out a roll-by inspection of a moving train

procedures for completing documentation relevant to a roll-by inspection of a moving train

relevant rail industry standards, rules, codes of practice, guidelines and specifications for items requiring examination.


Assessment Conditions

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate rail corridor workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, rail industry standards, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

B – Equipment Checking and Maintenance