Couple and uncouple track maintenance vehicles

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TLIC2074, 'Couple and uncouple track maintenance vehicles'.
Google Links
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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

Prepare to couple track maintenance vehicles

1.1

Coupling instructions are interpreted and confirmed as meeting minimum operating standards

1.2

Location of vehicles and required movements are identified

1.3

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

1.4

Communication methods to be used are agreed and confirmed

1.5

Vehicle/s to be coupled are secured in accordance with organisational procedures

2

Couple track maintenance vehicles

2.1

Setting of route and having correct authority in place is ensured prior to movement of track vehicles

2.2

Warning is given before vehicle is moved

2.3

Vehicle is moved in a controlled manner to enable safe coupling and prevent damage

2.4

Coupling mechanisms are checked to ensure they are correctly engaged

2.5

Connecting brake hoses and/or electrical couplings are connected as required, in accordance with organisational procedures and/or manufacturer specifications

2.6

Securing devices are released/removed in accordance with organisational procedures

3

Uncouple and secure track maintenance vehicles

3.1

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

3.2

Vehicles are positioned to meet uncoupling requirements in accordance with organisational procedures

3.3

Securing devices are applied/attached in accordance with organisational procedures

3.4

Brake hoses and/or electrical couplings are disconnected in accordance with organisational procedures and/or manufacturer specifications

3.5

Coupling devices are correctly disengaged

3.6

Warning is given before vehicle is moved

3.7

Vehicles are separated in a controlled manner to enable safe uncoupling and prevent damage


Qualifications and Skillsets

TLIC2074 appears in the following qualifications:

  • TLI22113 - Certificate II in Rail Track Vehicle Driving
  • TLI22115 - Certificate II in Rail Track Vehicle Driving