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Assist in the testing of heritage train braking systems

Assist in the testing of heritage train braking systems

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3126
State Code
AVK31
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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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
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assist in testing heritage train braking systems, in accordance with organisational procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice.It includes assisting with locomotive brake testing, train brake examination and releasing handbrake.This unit is intended for people who will be assisting with testing brake systems on steam and/or heritage locomotives and trains under the direction of the driver.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assist with locomotive brake testing
  • 1.1 Under the direction of the driver, the application of the locomotive brake is observed to ensure it is within operational parameters
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, codes of practice, policies and procedures are identified and followed
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Work area is made safe for testing by ensuring locomotive is isolated and secured in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Problems, faults or malfunctions are identified, responded to and/or reported in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Assist with train brake examination
  • 2.1 Under the direction of the driver, train brake is applied in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Under the direction of the driver, train brake is released in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Apply and release handbrake
  • 3.1 Under the direction of the driver, handbrake is applied in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Under the direction of the driver, handbrake is released in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG195 TLIB3126A Assist in the testing of heritage train braking systems Unit of competency