The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Prepare to operate a steam locomotive
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Roster is checked and interpreted for day's operational activities Completed |
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Allocation of locomotive is checked Completed |
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Train schedules/notices and other operational and regulatory documentation is accessed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures Completed |
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Required personal protective equipment is obtained for use while operating the locomotive Completed |
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Trackside safety and basic electrification awareness procedures are followed while locating the allocated locomotive Completed |
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Prepare and start a steam locomotive
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Logbook is checked to confirm serviceability of locomotive Completed |
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Locomotive is confirmed as being securely stabled prior to commencing preparation and safety checks Completed |
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Preparation and safety checks are conducted in accordance with occupational health and safety (OH&S) and other organisational policies and procedures Completed |
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Water levels and fuels are checked and replenished as required Completed |
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Mechanical equipment is checked and appropriate action taken as required Completed |
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Fire is lit and steam is raised in accordance with organisational instructions, with consideration for thermal expansion and environmental considerations Completed |
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For critical or serious equipment faults that cannot be readily rectified, fire is dropped, faulty equipment is isolated and problem is reported for rectification Completed |
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All indicators and gauges are continuously monitored and readings are interpreted to confirm effective pressure, water level and air operation and where a problem is indicated, action is taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation Completed |
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Operation of locomotive equipment is established and verified Completed |
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Lubrication, cleaning, preparation, and provisioning of the locomotive is undertaken in accordance with organisational requirements Completed |
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Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with organisational requirements |
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Assist with coupling, uncoupling and securing rail vehicles
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Rail vehicles are positioned to meet coupling requirements in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Completed |
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Coupling systems are identified and applied appropriately to couple and/or uncouple rail vehicles Completed |
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Connecting hoses and electrical couplings are connected/disconnected in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Completed |
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Hand brakes and other securing devices are applied/released attached/removed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Completed |
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Assist with operating a steam locomotive
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Safeworking activities are undertaken in accordance with organisational and/or network owner policies and procedures Completed |
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Gauges and indicators are monitored and operated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Completed |
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Boiler is fired to meet load requirements and environmental considerations Completed |
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Water level is maintained to ensure safe boiler operation meets load requirements and track characteristics Completed |
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Assistance is provided with communications with network control officers and ground staff Completed |
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Observation of all aspects of the rail corridor and environs is maintained and communicated to driver in accordance with organisational and/or network owner policies and procedures Completed |
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In case of driver being incapacitated train is stopped and network control informed and instructions are followed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Completed |
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Assistance with locomotive operation is provided as requested by driver Completed |
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Assist with stabling a steam locomotive
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Locomotive is secured in accordance with directions, workplace procedures and rail regulations Completed |
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Boiler water levels are checked and replenished as required Completed |
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Locomotive is shut down in accordance with operators instructions Completed |
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Ash is disposed of responsibly in accordance with network owner and operators policies Completed |
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Assistance is provided to conduct a post-operational inspection Completed |
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Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with organisational requirements Completed |
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Controls are secured in accordance with organisational procedures Completed |
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