TLIB3129
Conduct pre-movement checks on rolling stock


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct pre-movement checks on rolling stock in accordance with relevant workplace practices, regulations and codes of practice.

It includes conducting pre-movement checks, moving and stabling the rolling stock in accordance with organisational requirements.

This unit applies to people required to carry out these activities as part of a maintenance role within a defined location.

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

Carry out pre-movement checks

1.1

Allocation of rolling stock is checked in conjunction with appropriate personnel

1.2

Rolling stock to be inspected and prepared is located

1.3

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

1.4

Completion of all maintenance activities is confirmed

1.5

Checks for safety controls are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures

1.6

Internal and external integrity checks are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures

1.7

Fluid levels are checked and appropriate action is taken as required

2

Move rolling stock

2.1

Rolling stock is shunted in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures, and faults are recognised, diagnosed, reported and recorded in appropriate records for follow-up

2.2

For critical or serious equipment faults that cannot be readily rectified, rolling stock shunt is halted, faulty equipment is isolated and tagged, and problem is reported for rectification

2.3

Functionality of equipment is interpreted to confirm effective air and electrical operation, and where a problem is indicated, action is taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation

2.4

Fluid levels are rechecked after starting and appropriate action is taken as required

3

Stable rolling stock

3.1

Correct clearances for stabling location are confirmed

3.2

Rolling stock is secured in accordance with organisational procedures

3.3

Personal or equipment lockouts are applied in accordance with organisational procedures as required

3.4

Appropriate documentation is confirmed, completed and processed in accordance with organisational 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:

adapting to differences in rolling stock and associated equipment and procedures

documenting outcomes of inspecting rolling stock

identifying all activities carried out prior to moving rolling stock in accordance with workplace procedures

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

identifying rolling stock stabling requirements

identifying who is responsible for authorising moving rolling stock

interpreting and following instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

reading and interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

shunting rolling stock in accordance with organisational procedures

working collaboratively with others inspecting and preparing rolling stock.


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:

procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when preparing and checking rolling stock

relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures

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

requirements for completing relevant documentation when inspecting and preparing rolling stock.


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, regulations, rail industry standards, 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