Start up, shut down and stable medium/heavy self-propelled on-track equipment

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:01 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
TLIC2080A

State Code
WG204

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
21/04/2013

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

04/11/2014

Field of Education

039907 - Rail Operations

Original Release Date

04/11/2014

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to start up, prepare, shut down and stable a medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicle on a rail network in accordance with network owner policies and procedures.Medium or heavy on-track equipment generally weighs more than 10 tonnes and is permanently railed.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Inspect and prepare track vehicle

1.1 Identification and location of track vehicle is confirmed
1.2 Logbook and track vehicle are checked for out of service indications and to confirm serviceability and logbook is completed accurately in accordance with organisational requirements or manufactures specification
1.3 Where applicable, track vehicle kit and equipment are checked and defects and deficiencies are recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged (where applicable) or reported in accordance with organisational procedures
1.4 Consumables are checked and replenished as required
1.5 External visual checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
1.6 Problems are identified and rectified in accordance with organisational procedures
1.7 Identified problems are reported and/or documented in accordance with organisational procedures

2 Start up track vehicle

2.1 Track vehicle is started in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures
2.2 Any operating faults are identified, diagnosed, rectified and/or reported and recorded in appropriate records
2.3 Appropriate instruments and gauges are observed and readings are interpreted to confirm effective operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
2.4 Where required, fluid levels are rechecked after starting and appropriate action is taken if required

3 Conduct in-cab checks

3.1 Track vehicle incab checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
3.2 Driver safety systems are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if they are not
3.3 All communication equipment is checked to ensure that it is functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if it is not
3.4 Auxiliary and emergency equipment is checked and confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements
3.5 All required documentation concerning inspecting track vehicle is completed in accordance with organisational procedures

4 Stable medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicle

4.1 Approval is requested from appropriate person to direct when and where to stable self-propelled track vehicle
4.2 Track vehicle is moved to nominated stabling location
4.3 Appropriate person is contacted and informed that track vehicle is at nominated location and intact
4.4 Track vehicle is stabled as directed
4.5 Track vehicle is left in appropriate manner to ensure security and protection of vehicle and ancillary equipment

5 Shut down track vehicle

5.1 Track vehicle is shut down in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
5.2 Track vehicle is secured in accordance with organisational procedures
5.3 Control/isolation equipment and cab is secured in accordance with organisational procedures

6 Perform post-operational procedures

6.1 Post-operational checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications or organisational procedures to identify defects and maintenance requirements
6.2 Identified problems are reported in accordance with organisational procedures
6.3 Post-operating service schedules are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
6.4 Required documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicles may include:

rail crane
spot tamper
ballast regulator
inserter/remover (TR10)
track recorder
tamper
dynamic stabiliser
rail grinder
ballast cleaner
track layer
Consumables may include:
fuel
oils
water
coolant
sand
Auxiliary and emergency equipment may include:
fire extinguishers
tool box
first aid kit
emergency chain
railway track signals (audible track warning devices)
spill kits
hydraulic/manual jacks
spare brake blocks
spare knuckles
chocks
flags
Liaison may include:

protection officer
person in charge of work (PICOW)
fellow workers
Communication systems may include:

two-way radios
radio headsets
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Appropriate person may include:
network control officer
traffic officer
possession officer
PICOW
track protection officer
Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
safety eyewear
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phone
hand lamps
flags
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and/or territory
operational instructions
organisational policies and procedures
relevant logbook and/or record book
maintenance notices, records and requests
local authority regulations and procedures
technical instructions
manufacturer or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio/ mobile phone operation procedures
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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:
the required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying correct start up procedures
identifying correct shut down procedures
correctly securing vehicles when stabling on-track equipment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated by consistently meeting the requirements of the critical aspects for assessment over a period of time by means of evidence of work performed in a log book or similar documentation.
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to 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 workplace 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

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AVK07	TLIC2080	Start up, shut down and stable medium/heavy self-propelled on-track equipment	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J534	TLI22113	Certificate II in Rail Track Vehicle Driving	Qualification