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Couple and uncouple track maintenance vehicles

Couple and uncouple track maintenance vehicles

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC2074
State Code
AVK11
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 safely couple/uncouple track vehicles in accordance with safeworking and organisational, policies and procedures.It includes preparing to couple track maintenance vehicles, coupling track maintenance vehicles, and uncoupling and securing track maintenance vehicles. This unit is intended for all types of track maintenance vehicles required to be coupled and uncoupled as part of operational requirements. Track maintenance vehicles may include:overhead wiring maintenance vehicleroad/rail vehiclesshunting tractorstrack inspection vehiclestrack machineswagon.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG200 TLIC2074A Couple and uncouple track maintenance vehicles Unit of competency