1

Assist with preparing for train operation and train handover

1.1

Documentation/information is obtained and interpreted to confirm consist information and constraints or characteristics of load in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

1.2

Visual inspection of equipment is carried out and identified faults or defects are appropriately reported in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational policies and procedures

1.3

Assistance is provided with pre-operational checking and testing of equipment in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2

Assist with train operation in transit

2.1

Motive power unit is monitored in conjunction with driver, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.2

Guidance is provided to driver while stopping and starting to ensure safety of personnel and equipment

2.3

Train running is monitored and recorded to assist with on-time running in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.4

Performance of equipment and rolling stock is monitored to identify faults or defects and appropriate action is taken in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.5

Security of load is monitored and identified abnormalities are dealt with in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.6

Signals and track/road are monitored and confirmed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3

Assist with handing over or stabling train

3.1

Appropriate assistance is provided when train is stabled in accordance with safe working system requirements, operational instructions and organisational policies and procedures

3.2

Safety devices are activated or put in position in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.3

During handing over or stabling a train, documentation relevant to train and activities undertaken in transit is updated and provided to relief crew or is completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.4

Relevant housekeeping activities are completed prior to handover/stabling in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Appropriate motive power unit and rolling stock systems

Compiling and confirming required documentation

Emergency procedures

Problems that can occur when assisting with train operations and action that should be taken

Procedures for fixed and hand signalling, and communication protocols

Relevant environmental protection legislation, regulations, codes, policies and procedures

Relevant legislated rail safety requirements including state and territory acts and regulations, and nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Relevant work health and safety (WHS) occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, regulations, codes, policies and procedures

Safe working systems and requirements

Stabling procedures:

arranging for refuelling and servicing

securing motive power unit

securing train

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when assisting with train operations

Complete documentation related to train operations

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to train operations

Select and use relevant equipment and materials when assisting in train operations

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

Use electronic communications equipment

Work collaboratively with others when assisting with train operations

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

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:

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and organisational procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources for assessment include access to:

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

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 organisational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

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.

Documentation/information may include:

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

loading/unloading information

motive power unit logbook

maintenance notices and records

organisational procedures and job specifications

passenger train timetables

requests

shunting requirements

train consist forms

train register books

train running sheets

Visual inspections may include:

air leakage

couplings for signs of wear or damage

flexible connections and fittings for signs of wear or damage

fuel, oil and water

motive power unit equipment end of train monitoring device

rolling stock for defects

wheels and braking equipment for signs of wear or damage

Pre-operational equipment tests may include:

air continuity test

ancillary equipment

brake testing

stretch tests

Safety devices may include:

power, hand brakes and lock-out equipment to prevent motive power unit/train from moving

Organisational procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

established procedures

workplace procedures