Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to operate and monitor a monorail train across a variety of operational contexts.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Plan and identify a monorail train for operations

1.1 Driving requirement is identified and confirmed from roster, shift-card or other authorised documentation

1.2 Sign-on/log-on procedures at the depot are completed and the monorail train to be operated is correctly identified

1.3 Essential equipment is identified and obtained

2Operate and monitor monorail train in normal operational mode

2.1 Monorail train is operated within specifications and organisational requirements to meet required schedules and special services

2.2 On-board equipment is confirmed as being serviceable, and is operated in accordance with specifications and organisation requirements

2.3 Warning devices and gauges are monitored and responded to in accordance with organisation requirements

2.4 Operational restrictions established by the organisation and relevant legislation are observed

2.5 Monorail train is stopped in designated and approved locations and within limitations, to permit safe embarkation and alighting of all kinds of passengers

3Operate monorail train in abnormal situations

3.1 In the event of an abnormal situation occurring, Controller is contacted and their instructions are requested

3.2 Appropriate mode of operation is selected and implemented when authorised by the Controller

3.3 All instructions from the Controller are followed

4Monitor on-board equipment

4.1 Equipment is monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and identify faults, defects and deficiencies

4.2 Appropriate action is taken in response to identified faults, defects and deficiencies to ensure safe operation of train, including communications with Operations Controller where necessary

4.3 If instructed by the Controller, faults, defects and deficiencies are assessed to determine risk of damage to equipment or injury to personnel

4.4 Defects are reported and/or recorded

5Communicate with Controller

5.1 Regular communication is maintained with the Controller in the course of operation of the monorail train as per workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5.2 Controller is advised of operational problems, delays, safety incidents and emergency situations that may arise in the course of operation of the monorail train

5.3 Information provided by the Controller relevant to the ongoing operation of the monorail train is interpreted and applied to driving activities as per workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements

6Follow all applicable regulatory requirements

6.1 Regulatory requirements applicable to the operation of the monorail train are accessed and interpreted

6.2 Relevant regulatory requirements are applied and followed in the course of operation of the monorail train

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Monorail train controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use including controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop the train

Monorail train operating characteristics, capabilities and limitations including all modes of operation

Procedures for operating and monitoring the monorail train

Procedures for adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running

Operational instructions

Procedures for managing safety incidents and hazardous situations that may arise when operating and monitoring a monorail train

Procedures for operating and monitoring ancillary equipment on the train

Monorail train knowledge may include monitoring devices, braking and drive equipment and ancillary systems

Track knowledge including track limitations, speed limitations, curves and gradients and location of any indicators

Procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action

Typical defects that can occur on a monorail train and related action that should be taken

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency when operating a monorail train

Procedures for operating 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 the Controller when operating and monitoring a monorail train

Operate communication equipment to required protocol

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the operation and monitoring of a monorail train

Interpret and follow instructions

Complete documentation related to the operation and monitoring of a monorail train

Work collaboratively with others when operating and monitoring a monorail train

Identify and assess train defects and deficiencies and take appropriate action to report 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 operating and monitoring a monorail train

Recognise problems that may arise when operating and monitoring a monorail train and take appropriate action

Select and use required personal protective equipment

Operate a monorail train and monitor its performance to facilitate optimum safe operation

Apply track and road knowledge when driving a monorail train

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

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

driving monorail train in manual mode to organisational standards

operating monorail train in automatic and semi-automatic modes correctly

communicating appropriately and effectively with the Controller

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 normal weather conditions

Modes of operation include:

fully automatic

semi-automatic

manual

Essential equipment includes:

monorail procedures and announcements folder

hand microphone

keys

pre-service sheet

alarm sheet

portable radio

hold at station dial

operator's chair

'no entry' signs

vigilance systems

traction systems

fire extinguisher

Abnormal situations may include:

stoppage between stations

computer failure

mechanical failure

electrical failure

Relevant personnel may include:

controllers

rostering supervisors and staff

other monorail train drivers/supervisors

supervisors and other operational personnel

maintenance personnel

immediate internal or external customers

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

train driver roster sheet

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:

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

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

This unit contains employability skills.