This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply an awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals.

It includes configurations, components, types of equipment and their basic operation.

This unit is intended as an introduction for people entering the rail industry who will be working on or around steam locomotives.

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 basic locomotive configurations

1.1

Different locomotive configurations are identified

1.2

Basic layout of different types of locomotive is identified

1.3

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

2

Identify boiler construction and components

2.1

Different boiler construction and configurations are identified

2.2

Primary boiler fittings are identified

2.3

Boiler secondary fittings are identified

3

Identify air/vacuum systems and operation

3.1

Basic air/vacuum components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified

3.2

Uses and operation of air/vacuum system are identified

4

Identify electrical systems and operation

4.1

Basic electrical components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified

4.2

Uses and operation of electrical system/s are identified

5

Identify mechanical systems and operation

5.1

Basic mechanical components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified

5.2

Uses and operation of mechanical system are identified

6

Identify control systems and operation

6.1

Basic control system components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified

6.2

Uses and operation of control systems are identified

7

Identify lubricating systems and operation

7.1

Basic lubricating systems and components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified

7.2

Uses and operation of lubricating systems are identified

8

Identify auxiliary equipment and its operation

8.1

Basic auxiliary equipment components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified

8.2

Uses and operation of auxiliary equipment are identified

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:

identifying equipment on a steam locomotive including:

air/vacuum systems and operation

auxiliary equipment and its operation

boiler construction and components

control systems and operation

electrical systems and operation

lubricating systems and operation

mechanical systems and operation

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

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:

boiler and/or pressure vessel construction configuration

fundamentals of track layout

locomotive boiler code of practice

relevant railway terminology

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

steam locomotive fundamentals including:

auxiliary equipment

cooling and lubricating systems

electrical components and equipment, as required

lubricating systems

mechanical equipment, as required

primary boiler fittings

safety system equipment and components

secondary boiler fittings

steam locomotive control systems

types of air/vacuum equipment

workplace procedures.

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 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, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.