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Evidence Guide: TLIB4077 - Inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive

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TLIB4077 - Inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Light fire and raise steam

Completed
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Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities

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Allocation of locomotives is checked in accordance with notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk

Completed
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Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard

Completed
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Pre-light-up procedures applicable to the type of fire box are identified and followed to enable safe boiler operation

Completed
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Light-up procedures and safety practices are followed to build up steam within the boiler and to ensure 'smoking' is minimised

Completed
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Instruments and equipment are monitored to ensure safe and efficient operation as steam pressure is raised to operating level

Completed
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Where a problem is indicated, action is taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation

Completed
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Prepare for heritage steam locomotive work activities

Completed
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Allocation of locomotives is checked as identified by notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk

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

Completed
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Trackside safety and basic electrification awareness procedures are followed while locating allocated locomotive in the yard

Completed
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Locomotive inspection and preparation duties are identified and interpreted

Completed
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Train schedules, notices and other operational and regulatory documentation are accessed and interpreted

Completed
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Communications equipment required for day’s operations is obtained and checked to ensure it is functional

Completed
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Required personal protective equipment is obtained for use prior to day’s train driving activities

Completed
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Inspect and prepare heritage steam locomotive

Completed
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Features, functions and location of locomotive and associated equipment are identified

Completed
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Logbook is checked to confirm serviceability of locomotive

Completed
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Preparation and safety checks are conducted, in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and other workplace policies and procedures

Completed
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Locomotive, kit and equipment are checked and defects and deficiencies are recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

Completed
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Availability of appropriate fuel, lubricating oils, water and sand quantities are checked against journey requirements and appropriate action is taken to replenish them as required

Completed
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Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed

Completed
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Conduct in-cab checks

Completed
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Locomotive is checked in correct sequence and all equipment is confirmed to be operating to optimum requirements

Completed
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Cab layout is checked and confirmed that it meets operating requirements

Completed
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Pre-departure mechanical checks are correctly performed and correct functioning of equipment is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and operating requirements

Completed
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Operational controls and indicators are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if they are not working correctly

Completed
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Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if it is not working correctly

Completed
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Auxiliary equipment is checked and is confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements

Completed
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Fire extinguisher, safety equipment, emergency toolbox and any other required equipment are checked to confirm they are in position and meet operational requirements

Completed
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Pre-departure checks are carried out to ensure locomotive is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move

Completed
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Complete documentation

Completed
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Required documentation concerning inspecting, preparing and starting up locomotive is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

Completed
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Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

Completed
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Position heritage steam locomotive

Completed
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Authority to move and position locomotive is obtained and relevant personnel are advised of intention and procedures

Completed
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Locomotive is operated in accordance with standard procedures and regulatory requirements, within operating and operational constraints

Completed
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Locomotive is positioned in accordance with operational requirements and directions

Completed
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Locomotive performance is monitored during operation to confirm effective operation or to identify defects

Completed
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Equipment defects are identified, rectified and recorded or relevant personnel are advised for assistance

Completed
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Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed to ensure safety and to prevent injury and damage

Completed
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Network control officer and other relevant personnel are advised that locomotive is secured in the required position and is ready for service

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Light fire and raise steam

1.1

Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities

1.2

Allocation of locomotives is checked in accordance with notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk

1.3

Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard

1.4

Pre-light-up procedures applicable to the type of fire box are identified and followed to enable safe boiler operation

1.5

Light-up procedures and safety practices are followed to build up steam within the boiler and to ensure 'smoking' is minimised

1.6

Instruments and equipment are monitored to ensure safe and efficient operation as steam pressure is raised to operating level

1.7

Where a problem is indicated, action is taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation

2

Prepare for heritage steam locomotive work activities

2.1

Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities

2.2

Allocation of locomotives is checked as identified by notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk

2.3

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

2.4

Trackside safety and basic electrification awareness procedures are followed while locating allocated locomotive in the yard

2.5

Locomotive inspection and preparation duties are identified and interpreted

2.6

Train schedules, notices and other operational and regulatory documentation are accessed and interpreted

2.7

Communications equipment required for day’s operations is obtained and checked to ensure it is functional

2.8

Required personal protective equipment is obtained for use prior to day’s train driving activities

2.9

Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard

3

Inspect and prepare heritage steam locomotive

3.1

Features, functions and location of locomotive and associated equipment are identified

3.2

Logbook is checked to confirm serviceability of locomotive

3.3

Preparation and safety checks are conducted, in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and other workplace policies and procedures

3.4

Locomotive, kit and equipment are checked and defects and deficiencies are recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3.5

Availability of appropriate fuel, lubricating oils, water and sand quantities are checked against journey requirements and appropriate action is taken to replenish them as required

3.6

Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed

4

Conduct in-cab checks

4.1

Locomotive is checked in correct sequence and all equipment is confirmed to be operating to optimum requirements

4.2

Cab layout is checked and confirmed that it meets operating requirements

4.3

Pre-departure mechanical checks are correctly performed and correct functioning of equipment is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and operating requirements

4.4

Operational controls and indicators are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if they are not working correctly

4.5

Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if it is not working correctly

4.6

Auxiliary equipment is checked and is confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements

4.7

Fire extinguisher, safety equipment, emergency toolbox and any other required equipment are checked to confirm they are in position and meet operational requirements

4.8

Pre-departure checks are carried out to ensure locomotive is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move

5

Complete documentation

5.1

Required documentation concerning inspecting, preparing and starting up locomotive is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5.2

Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

6

Position heritage steam locomotive

6.1

Authority to move and position locomotive is obtained and relevant personnel are advised of intention and procedures

6.2

Locomotive is operated in accordance with standard procedures and regulatory requirements, within operating and operational constraints

6.3

Locomotive is positioned in accordance with operational requirements and directions

6.4

Locomotive performance is monitored during operation to confirm effective operation or to identify defects

6.5

Equipment defects are identified, rectified and recorded or relevant personnel are advised for assistance

6.6

Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed to ensure safety and to prevent injury and damage

6.7

Network control officer and other relevant personnel are advised that locomotive is secured in the required position and is ready for service

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Light fire and raise steam

1.1

Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities

1.2

Allocation of locomotives is checked in accordance with notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk

1.3

Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard

1.4

Pre-light-up procedures applicable to the type of fire box are identified and followed to enable safe boiler operation

1.5

Light-up procedures and safety practices are followed to build up steam within the boiler and to ensure 'smoking' is minimised

1.6

Instruments and equipment are monitored to ensure safe and efficient operation as steam pressure is raised to operating level

1.7

Where a problem is indicated, action is taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation

2

Prepare for heritage steam locomotive work activities

2.1

Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities

2.2

Allocation of locomotives is checked as identified by notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk

2.3

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

2.4

Trackside safety and basic electrification awareness procedures are followed while locating allocated locomotive in the yard

2.5

Locomotive inspection and preparation duties are identified and interpreted

2.6

Train schedules, notices and other operational and regulatory documentation are accessed and interpreted

2.7

Communications equipment required for day’s operations is obtained and checked to ensure it is functional

2.8

Required personal protective equipment is obtained for use prior to day’s train driving activities

2.9

Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard

3

Inspect and prepare heritage steam locomotive

3.1

Features, functions and location of locomotive and associated equipment are identified

3.2

Logbook is checked to confirm serviceability of locomotive

3.3

Preparation and safety checks are conducted, in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and other workplace policies and procedures

3.4

Locomotive, kit and equipment are checked and defects and deficiencies are recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3.5

Availability of appropriate fuel, lubricating oils, water and sand quantities are checked against journey requirements and appropriate action is taken to replenish them as required

3.6

Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed

4

Conduct in-cab checks

4.1

Locomotive is checked in correct sequence and all equipment is confirmed to be operating to optimum requirements

4.2

Cab layout is checked and confirmed that it meets operating requirements

4.3

Pre-departure mechanical checks are correctly performed and correct functioning of equipment is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and operating requirements

4.4

Operational controls and indicators are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if they are not working correctly

4.5

Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if it is not working correctly

4.6

Auxiliary equipment is checked and is confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements

4.7

Fire extinguisher, safety equipment, emergency toolbox and any other required equipment are checked to confirm they are in position and meet operational requirements

4.8

Pre-departure checks are carried out to ensure locomotive is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move

5

Complete documentation

5.1

Required documentation concerning inspecting, preparing and starting up locomotive is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

5.2

Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

6

Position heritage steam locomotive

6.1

Authority to move and position locomotive is obtained and relevant personnel are advised of intention and procedures

6.2

Locomotive is operated in accordance with standard procedures and regulatory requirements, within operating and operational constraints

6.3

Locomotive is positioned in accordance with operational requirements and directions

6.4

Locomotive performance is monitored during operation to confirm effective operation or to identify defects

6.5

Equipment defects are identified, rectified and recorded or relevant personnel are advised for assistance

6.6

Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed to ensure safety and to prevent injury and damage

6.7

Network control officer and other relevant personnel are advised that locomotive is secured in the required position and is ready for service

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:

adapting to differences in heritage steam locomotives and associated equipment and procedures

checking and replenishing fluids and carrying out lubrication requirements on a heritage steam locomotive

conducting an inspection and pre-operational check of a heritage steam locomotive and associated equipment

identifying and assessing heritage steam locomotive defects and deficiencies and taking appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace identified defective equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

positioning a heritage steam locomotive in readiness for service

preparing a heritage steam locomotive prior to service

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures and information and signs.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines

braking and safety system procedures for a heritage steam locomotive

cleaning requirements for a heritage steam locomotive

communications equipment checks and operating procedures

emergency procedures

external features of a heritage steam locomotive that must be checked during a pre-operational visual inspection

fuel capacity and range (where applicable)

functions of all supervisory indicators and controls and related checks for correct operation

functions of auxiliary systems on a heritage steam locomotive and related checks for correct operation

in-cab pre-operational checks for a heritage steam locomotive

inspection procedures for a heritage steam locomotive

local procedures and operating requirements

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

lubrication requirements for a heritage steam locomotive

operating controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop a heritage steam locomotive

operating procedures for a heritage steam locomotive

principles, purpose and location of controls, monitoring devices, braking, power source and traction systems

procedures for adjusting controls to optimise the operation of a heritage steam locomotive

procedures for checking fuel and fluid levels and carrying out lubrication processes on a heritage steam locomotive

procedures for identifying equipment defects, assessing and reporting for appropriate action

procedures for lighting fire and raising steam on a heritage steam locomotive

procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when preparing and firing up a heritage steam locomotive

procedures for minor maintenance including cleaning, brake shoe/pad replacement and sand box requirements

procedures for operating communications equipment in accordance with required protocol

procedures for starting and operating auxiliary systems on a heritage steam locomotive

relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), and environmental procedures and regulations

requirements for completing relevant documentation when inspecting and preparing a heritage steam locomotive

typical defects that can occur on a heritage steam locomotive and related action that should be taken.

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.