This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to drive an electric tram to operational requirements in accordance with relevant regulations and workplace practices.

It includes operating a tram efficiently and effectively, driving a tram, completing a journey and responding effectively to external factors and emergencies.

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, as well as relevant Australian road rules and applicable state/territory tramway regulatory requirements.

Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when driving an electric tram as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts.

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

Operate tram efficiently and effectively

1.1

Electric tram is operated in accordance with relevant codes of practice, workplace procedures and instructions

1.2

Electric tram is operated safely in accordance with traffic regulations

1.3

Electric tram is operated with due care of the vehicle

1.4

Movements are made within limits of vehicle and road dimensions, in accordance with specifications

1.5

Smooth and controlled movements are made

1.6

Electric tram performance is monitored to maintain optimum running condition and to identify faults, defects and efficiencies in accordance with organisational requirements

2

Drive tram

2.1

Traffic flows are anticipated and appropriate defensive action is taken to maintain the efficiency of tram operation

2.2

Electric tram is constantly monitored for malfunctions or factors that may affect tram performance

3

Complete tram journey

3.1

Tram documentation is received, interpreted and followed

3.2

Electric tram is operated and manoeuvred in accordance with tram documentation and procedures

3.3

Events and circumstances affecting planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel en route

3.4

Tram control and other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of the tram

3.5

Communications are maintained with tram controllers during tram journey in accordance with relevant organisational requirements

3.6

Instructions concerning tram operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running

4

Respond effectively to external operating factors

4.1

Instructions are verified as required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe

4.2

Fixed traffic and hand signals, and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure actions taken are appropriate and safe

4.3

Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to personnel and equipment

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 electric trams, associated trams and ancillary equipment

applying track and road knowledge

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

driving defensively, applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when driving an electric tram in accordance with operational requirements

identifying and assessing tram defects and deficiencies and taking appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace identified defective equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

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

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring journey schedule

operating an electric tram and monitoring its performance to facilitate optimum safe operation

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

recognising problems that may arise when driving an electric tram and taking appropriate action

working collaboratively with others.

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

braking and safety system procedures

defensive driving principles

electric tram controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use including controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop a tram

electric tram monitoring devices, braking and drive equipment, ancillary systems and signalling systems

electric tram operating characteristics, capabilities and limitations

emergency procedures

procedures for adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running

procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action

procedures for managing safety incidents and hazardous situations

procedures for operating and monitoring an electric tram

relevant driver identification procedures, licences and authorities required to drive an electric tram

relevant state/territory road and traffic authority and tramway operating procedures

relevant state/territory road and traffic authority road rules

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

track, road and route knowledge

tram speed limits

typical defects that can occur on an electric tram and related action that should be taken.

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.

Practical assessment must occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A simulator assessment is not suitable for the final assessment of this unit of competency

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.