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 some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the preparations for train departure as part of work activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Check rolling stock and train equipment

1.1 Rolling stock is checked to ensure it is fit for operation in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.2 Train equipment is checked for effective operation in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.3 Rolling stock or equipment faults, defects or problem areas are identified and remedial action is organised in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2Check for any planned variations from normal routines

2.1 Documentation related to operational variations and special instructions are identified and accessed

2.2 Planned variations and special instructions pertaining to the train are noted and actioned according to workplace procedures

3Check passenger facilities (where relevant)

3.1 Passenger facilities are checked to ensure that they are clean and operating as required

3.2 If applicable, passenger convenience items are checked to ensure that they meet the recommended levels

3.3 Variations from established standards are reported or rectified, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers specifications

3.4 Major faults are reported to the appropriate person in accordance with workplace procedures

4Check stock levels (where relevant)

4.1 Stock levels are checked to ensure required amounts are present

4.2 Where applicable, adjustments to stock levels are made, following workplace procedures

5Complete documentation

5.1 Where required, documentation is completed following checking of rolling stock and train equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

5.2 Where relevant, documentation related to the checking of passenger facilities and stock levels is also completed 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:

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 OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations including codes of practice for manual handling

Workplace procedures for preparing a train for departure, including for passenger train operation: the replenishment of consumable items, obtaining assistance from maintenance staff, communication methods and protocols, and completing relevant documentation

Structure of the train consist

Types of rolling stock and/or passenger cars and their features

Rolling stock and car sequence and relevant labelling requirements

Relevant documentation requirements

Problems that may occur when preparing a train for departure, and action that should be taken to resolve the problems

For passenger trains, normal level of use of consumable items such as food and beverages

For passenger trains, position and number of fire extinguishers

Essential equipment, supplies and materials required for trip

For passenger trains, customer service and cleanliness standards

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when preparing a train for departure

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the preparation of a train for departure

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the preparation of a train for departure

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when preparing a train for departure

Promptly report and/or rectify any problems, faults or malfunctions that may be identified when preparing a train for departure in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the preparation of a train for departure

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

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

Identify, select and use relevant equipment and materials

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

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

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:

identifying rolling stock and equipment checks according to workplace requirements

identifying possible fault or defects that may occur with rolling stock and equipment

correct requirements for reporting identified rolling stock and equipment defects

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, 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

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods and vehicles

Trains may include:

both freight and passenger trains

Major faults may include:

breakdowns

breakages

defective or non-functioning equipment

Passenger facilities may include:

toilets

carriages

buffet cars

fire extinguishers

first aid box

Passenger convenience items may include:

consumables

tissues

foods

plastic cups

toilet paper

paper towels

cooking utensils

eating utensils

Communication methods may include:

telephone

mobile/satellite phone

fax

signed forms

oral and signed communications

Consultative processes may involve:

other employees and supervisors

customers

other professional and technical personnel

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

end of train markers

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/mobile phones

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

hearing protection

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:

workplace procedures and job specifications

protocols for dealing with internal and external customers

equipment, supplies and materials checklists

manufacturers specifications and instructions for equipment

verbally communicated information and instructions

operations manuals

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 state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

This unit contains employability skills.