Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines, as well as relevant road rules and tramway regulatory requirements of the states/territories concerned.

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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Determine berthing location

1.1 Contact is made with tram controller and depot staff, or information is obtained from an information board, to determine planned location for berthing the tram

1.2 Directions of tram controller and depot staff are interpreted and followed

2Berth and shut down an electric tram

2.1 Electric tram is berthed in accordance with organisation's and site requirements

2.2 Shut-down procedures are carried out in accordance with specifications and organisation's requirements

3Carry out post-operational checks

3.1 Visual and other checks are made of tram as per workplace procedures

3.2 Any identified faults and defects are fixed or reported and recorded as per workplace procedures

3.3 Faulty and defective equipment that presents a safety risk is reported as per workplace procedures and relevant regulations

3.4 Outcomes of post-operational checks are recorded as per workplace procedures

4Secure an electric tram

4.1 Brakes are applied as per workplace procedures

4.2 Electric tram is secured in accordance with depot requirements

5Complete post-operational paperwork

5.1 Timesheet or other work record is completed

5.2 Roster is checked for future work allocation

5.3 Issues and variations are discussed and resolved with roster clerk

5.4 All required documentation is completed as per workplace procedures

5.5 All equipment is returned and stowed as per workplace requirements

5.6 Records of the electric tram are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority and tramway operating procedures

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Electric tram controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

Monitoring devices; braking and power equipment; safety systems, ancillary systems; and signalling systems

Procedures for operating, berthing and shutting down an electric tram

Braking and safety system procedures

Operating controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop an electric tram

Speed and load limits compliance requirements

Procedures for managing hazardous situations when berthing and shutting down an electric tram

Procedures for operating and shutting down ancillary systems

Procedure for completing relevant documentation when berthing and shutting down an electric tram

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Procedures for any other work necessary to berth and shut down a tram

Procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action

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

Procedures for operating any electronic communications equipment with required protocol

Fatigue management knowledge and techniques including: causes and effects of fatigue; strategies to manage fatigue; factors which increase fatigue-related accidents; and lifestyles which promote the effective long-term management of fatigue

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when berthing and shutting down an electric tram

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the berthing and shutting down of an electric tram

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the berthing and shutting down of an electric tram

Operate electronic communications equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when berthing and shutting down an electric tram

Identify and assess tram defects and deficiencies and take appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace any identified defective equipment as per workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when berthing and shutting down an electric tram

Recognise problems that may arise when berthing and shutting down an electric tram and take appropriate action

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Adapt to differences in trams and associated equipment and procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Conduct a visual inspection of an electric tram

Document outcomes of visual inspection of an electric tram

Shut down an electric tram after service

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night in all relevant weather conditions

Electric trams include all electric trams in service within Australian transport systems and may include:

hand-operated or foot pedal control systems or both

Electric tram equipment may include:

ancillary systems

automatic control systems

braking systems

drive systems

instrumentation

manual controls

communication systems

warning equipment

power source

vigilance systems

traction systems

Visual inspection of an electric tram may include:

lights

hoses

couplings

destination indicators or signs

doors and door locks

springs

brake equipment

wheels

seals

sand

pantographs or trolley poles

electrical cables

glass windows and doors

audible faults (e.g. hiss of escaping air)

visible faults (e.g. oil leaks, tears and cracks)

Post operation checks may include:

sand levels

brake testing

internal and external lights

air systems

interlocks and door controls

Risk minimisation may require differentiating between faults, defects and deficiencies that:

do not present a hazard and could be attended to under running maintenance or in a normal maintenance schedule

present a potential hazard and need to be attended to under running maintenance or at the next most practical opportunity

present an immediate hazard and require immediate attention

Relevant personnel may include:

tram crew

tram controllers

rostering supervisors and staff

other tram drivers and crews

depot coordinators

supervisors and other operational personnel

maintenance personnel

immediate internal or external customers

internal and external suppliers

Action taken upon the identification of faults, defects or deficiencies may include:

reporting the problem and carrying out repairs (depending on the level and extent of work required), or isolating the faulty equipment and advising appropriate personnel of the fault and need for repair or replacement

Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called:

standard operating procedures

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information and documents may include:

relevant national and state or territory transport regulations and codes of practice

notices in drivers' notice board/box

reference cards

tram driver roster sheet and/or table card

operational instructions, policies and procedures:

emergency procedures manual

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant state/territory road rules and tramway codes of practice

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

This unit contains employability skills.