This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up one or more motive power units in multicoupled consist in accordance with network owner and rail industry standards, rules, codes of practice and guidelines.

It includes preparing, setting up and conducting post startup checks of motive power units in power or when being hauled dead or offline for multiconsist operation.

These operations are conducted as part of operating motive power units and may be carried out as part of a team of people working within rail operations.

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 motive power units for coupling

1.1

Identification and location of motive power units to be coupled is confirmed

1.2

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

1.3

Motive power units are marshalled into desired position and orientation to meet consist requirements in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2

Set up motive power units for multiconsist operation

2.1

Motive power units are coupled in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures

2.2

Relevant hose pipes and electrical connections are made in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures

2.3

Fuel lines are coupled as required in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures

2.4

Area is checked before pantographs are raised or lowered to ensure safety in accordance with organisational procedures, as required

3

Set up incab controls for multiconsist operation

3.1

Motive power unit controls are set up for multiconsist operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures

3.2

Vigilance and safety controls are set-up as required to ensure they are functioning correctly in multiconsist operation

3.3

Motive power unit equipment is set up or adjusted for multiconsist operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures

4

Perform post startup checks

4.1

Post start-up checks are carried out to ensure all motive power units are braking and powering effectively and are safe to move, in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures

4.2

Handbrakes on all motive power units are applied/released in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures

4.3

Pantographs are raised or lowered in accordance with manufacturer and organisational procedures, as required

5

Haul dead motive power units

5.1

Motive power unit controls are set up for being hauled dead in motive power unit consist or in-train in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures

5.2

Vigilance and safety controls are set up as required to ensure they are functioning correctly when being hauled dead in motive power unit consist or in-train

5.3

Motive power unit equipment is set up or adjusted for being hauled dead in motive power unit consist or in-train in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures

5.4

Handbrakes are applied and released in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures

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 motive power units and associated equipment and procedures

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

identifying where systems isolation is required

implementing isolation where systems isolation is required

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

setting up in-cab controls for multiconsist operations

setting up motive power units for multiconsist operations

working collaboratively with others inspecting and preparing a motive power unit.

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:

auxiliary systems on a motive power unit and related checks for correct operation

braking and safety system procedures for motive power units

capabilities, compatibilities and types of motive power units

defects that can occur on motive power units and related action that should be taken

electrical awareness

external features of motive power units that must be checked during a visual inspection

functions of all supervisory indicators and controls, and related checks for correct operation

inspection procedures for motive power units

isolation systems

purpose and location of controls, monitoring devices, braking, power source and traction systems

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

relevant rail danger zones

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, regulations, codes, policies and 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 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, codes of practice and operation manuals.