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

Work is performed under limited supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the operation of road/rail vehicles as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Perform pre-operational equipment checks

1.1 Basic pre-operational equipment checks are conducted as per manufacturers specifications or local maintenance schedules

1.2 Log books are checked and completed accurately as required

1.3 Deficiencies with equipment are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4 Relevant persons are notified of problems and/or documentation completed

2On track and operate road/rail vehicle

2.1 On-tracking location is identified and appropriate on-track permission/authority is obtained

2.2 Vehicle is placed on track and set up to operate in accordance with manufacturers specifications and organisational requirements

2.3 Vehicle is operated in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and manufacturers and local working instructions

2.4 Vehicle is operated with due regard for prevailing operating conditions to ensure safe working and minimise/eliminate potential hazards or accidents

2.5 Warning systems are monitored and responded to appropriately during operation to maintain correct functionality of vehicle

3Off track road/rail vehicle

3.1 Off-track location is identified and, if required, appropriate permissions to off track vehicle is obtained

3.2 Front/rear rail wheels are retracted in accordance with manufacturer specifications

3.3 Vehicle is driven not less than 3 metres from running rails, and safety locks to rail wheels are applied

3.4 That vehicle is clear of all running lines is confirmed with train control/network

4Perform post-operational equipment procedures

4.1 Vehicle is left stored in appropriate manner and location to ensure security and protection of equipment

4.2 Post-operational vehicle checks are conducted as per manufacturers specifications or local maintenance schedules to identify defects and maintenance requirements

4.3 Deficiencies with equipment are identified and rectified in an appropriate manner to maintain equipment in correct functionality of equipment

4.4 Relevant persons are notified of problems and/or documentation is completed in accordance with instructions and the relevant codes of practice

5Complete documentation

5.1 Log books are checked and completed accurately

5.2 Required documentation is completed in a timely, accurate and complete manner in accordance with workplace procedures

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

Workplace procedures for the operation of road/rail vehicles

Problems that may occur during the on tracking and off tracking of road/rail vehicles, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Problems that may occur during the operation of road/rail vehicles, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when operating road/rail vehicles, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Types of road/rail vehicles and their applications

Road rules for road/rail vehicle management and use

Technical specifications and manuals

Track structure and geometry

Defects that can occur on road/rail vehicles and related action that should be taken

Emergency procedures

Local authority procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when operating road/rail vehicles

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the operation of road/rail vehicles

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to work activities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating road/rail vehicles

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when operating road/rail vehicles in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Plan and organise work

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating road/rail vehicles

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

Apply fatigue management strategies

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment

Identify, select and use tools and equipment

Access and interpret train movement information

Operate road/rail vehicles (for which certificated, licensed or approved)

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:

performing pre- and post-operational checks

on railing and off railing vehicles correctly

operating road/rail vehicles on-rail

communicating effectively with relevant personnel whilst operating road/rail vehicle

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 appropriate activities in a simulated environment, 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 weather conditions

Road/rail vehicles may include but are not limited to:

weed sprayer

light-medium rigid vehicles

excavators

pettibone

tractors

four-wheel drives

Suitable on-track and off-track locations include:

public level crossings

stations and yards

private and occupational crossings

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas

Communication equipment may include:

two-way radios, and/or

telephones/mobile phones/satellite phones

flags

signals

air horn

Information may be provided:

electronically

in writing, via forms/documents

orally, via face-to-face communications

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

detonators (audible warning devices)

personal locator beacon (PLB)

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

relevant log or record book

maintenance notices, records and requests

local authority regulations and procedures

technical instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio operation procedures

emergency procedures manual

QA plans, data and document control

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

Applicable regulations, legislation 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.