TLIC3047
Stable electric passenger train


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to stable an electric passenger train in accordance with workplace procedures.

It includes conducting prestabling checks, stabling an electric passenger train and conducting poststabling checks in accordance with workplace requirements.

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.

Work is generally performed without supervision and within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when stabling electric passenger trains as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Conduct prestabling checks

1.1

Train stabling requirements are confirmed through workplace documents and/or relevant personnel

1.2

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

1.3

Location safety requirements are identified and followed in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Stable electric passenger train

2.1

Train is shunted and/or stabled in accordance with workplace instructions and procedures

2.2

Communications protocols are established and performed in accordance with workplace requirements as required

2.3

On arrival at stabling location, train is secured and brakes are cut out/isolated

2.4

Visual inspection of train is conducted in accordance with workplace requirements

3

Conduct poststabling checks

3.1

Postoperational checks of train are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Problems and defects are identified and reported/rectified in accordance with workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and manufacturer instructions as required

3.3

Safety devices are activated or put in position to ensure safety of personnel and equipment as required

3.4

Reporting/documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures as required

Evidence of Performance

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:

carrying out required prestabling, stabling and poststabling checks of train

communicating effectively with others

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 to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

monitoring and anticipating operational hazards and taking appropriate action

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

responding appropriately to abnormal situations, safety incidents and emergencies

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

stabling electric train in more than one location including sidings and depots/yards

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to equipment.


Evidence of Knowledge

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:

emergency procedures

operational instructions including shutdown procedures

procedures and required protocol for operating electronic communications equipment

procedures for carrying out terminus checks

procedures for prestabling and poststabling operational checks

relevant safety, WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

train controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

yard or siding information including layout, entry and exit requirements and emergency procedures.


Assessment Conditions

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 rail corridor workplace.

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.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

C – Vehicle Operation