Elements and Performance Criteria

Operations conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions

Motive power units may include all motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include:
diesel locomotives
electric locomotives
railcars
multiple units (including electric multiple units)

Rolling stock may include:
all rolling stock in service within Australian rail systems including both passenger cars and freight rolling stock
correct coupling and sequencing of train requires that couplings are locked in place and flexible connections between rolling stock are made
positioning and set-up of remote control equipment is correct
the separation of dangerous goods complies with ADG Code and regulatory requirements

Visual inspections may include checking:
wheels and braking equipment for signs of wear or damage
flexible connections and fittings for signs of wear or damage
couplings for signs of wear or damage
fuel, oil, water and coolant
air system for leaks
electrical equipment
pantographs
emergency and safety equipment such as vigilance control and deadman relays

Relevant personnel can include:
maintenance personnel
yard, station and other operational personnel
train controllers and signalers
train crews
depot coordinators
hand-over crew

Communication methods may include:
written, including signed communications, lists and forms
verbal
line-of-sight signals
radio

Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
gloves
sunscreen and sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear and footwear
portable radios
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
hearing protection

Dependent of the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures

Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where operations are carried out on that network
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
train consists
train notices
out-of-gauge notices
dangerous goods manifests
brake certification
load/passenger manifests
OH&S and environmental protection legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
maintenance specifications
local instructions
two-way radio operation procedures
emergency procedure manuals
manufacturers specifications
equipment operations manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where train is to operate on that network
relevant Australian standards
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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 underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and 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/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace