Stable a heritage steam locomotive

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
TLIC3031

State Code
AVJ97

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
2.00

Current Release Date
22/11/2021

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

23/02/2016

Field of Education

039907 - Rail Operations

Original Release Date

23/02/2016

Nominal Hours

190

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to stable a heritage steam locomotive in accordance with relevant workplace procedures, rail regulations and codes of practice.It includes determining the required stabling location, shunting and securing train, stabling and securing a heritage steam locomotive, carrying out all required postoperational checks and completing postoperational paperwork.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when stabling and securing a heritage steam locomotive across a variety of operational contexts in the Australian heritage rail system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Determine stabling location

1.1 Contact is made with network control officer and yard staff to determine planned location for stabling a steam locomotive
1.2 Directions of network control officer and yard staff are interpreted and followed
1.3 Care is taken to keep clear of other roads

2 Stable and shut down heritage steam locomotive

2.1 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures implemented
2.2 Carriages or vehicles are shunted and secured in accordance with directions, workplace procedures and rail regulations
2.3 Steam locomotive is stabled in correct location as directed
2.4 Derailers are set in place in accordance with workplace procedures and rail regulations
2.5 Handbrakes are applied
2.6 Park brakes are secured
2.7 Steam locomotive is stabled in accordance with operator instructions and workplace procedures
2.8 Cab is secured in accordance with workplace procedures

3 Carry out postoperational checks

3.1 Fluid and fuel levels are checked and any required actions taken to top up levels
3.2 Visual check is made of steam locomotive in accordance with workplace procedures
3.3 Identified faults and defects are fixed or reported and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
3.4 Faulty and defective equipment that presents a safety risk is isolated and tagged in accordance with workplace procedures and rail regulations
3.5 Outcomes of postoperational checks are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

4 Complete postoperational paperwork

4.1 Timesheet or other work record is completed
4.2 Roster is checked for future work allocation
4.3 Issues and variations are discussed and resolved with roster clerk
4.4 Required safeworking documentation and actions are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and rail regulations
4.5 Equipment is returned and stowed in accordance with workplace requirements

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D5036	TLIC3031A	Stable a heritage steam locomotive	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BHX8	TLI42622	Certificate IV in Train Driving	Qualification
BHG7	TLI42621	Certificate IV in Train Driving	Qualification
AWR7	TLI42615	Certificate IV in Train Driving	Qualification