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Prepare electric passenger train

Prepare electric passenger train

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3105
State Code
AVK39
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to check and assess the operational capabilities of equipment prior to an electric passenger train entering service.It includes inspecting equipment and work area, checking the operational capability of equipment and its safety devices, identifying and assessing the impact of faults on safety and work requirements, and recording and reporting the results of inspection and testing in accordance with workplace procedures.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 generally performed without supervision and within a team environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Carry out preparation checks
  • 1.1 Location of train is determined in accordance with allocation procedures
  • 1.2 Organisational safety controls are identified and acted on
  • 1.3 Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
2 Inspect, start and test equipment
  • 2.1 Required checks, procedures and standards are identified prior to start up
  • 2.2 Prior to start up, relevant equipment is inspected in accordance with workplace pre-operational functional safety check procedures and operational instructions
  • 2.3 Train is started up in accordance with operational instructions
  • 2.4 Following start up, relevant equipment and components are tested in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Aspects of equipment found to be outside operational specifications are reported for appropriate action
  • 2.6 Safety warning systems are checked for operational effectiveness
  • 2.7 Control systems are checked in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.8 Train braking systems are applied and released to ensure they are operating correctly
  • 2.9 Faults are identified and appropriate corrective action is taken to ensure operational safety
3 Carry out visual inspection and check condition of train
  • 3.1 Visual inspection is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures to identify any defects that would prevent safe transit
  • 3.2 Communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safe, efficient and complete inspection
  • 3.3 Condition of train consist is visually inspected and faults are rectified and/or reported
  • 3.4 Conditions requiring urgent action are noted and appropriate action is taken to initiate immediate response
  • 3.5 Passenger facilities are checked to ensure they are clean
  • 3.6 Passenger operated equipment is visually checked to ensure operational readiness
4 Record and report faults and/or defects
  • 4.1 Faults and/or defects are accurately reported in accordance with organisational requirements
  • 4.2 Accurate records are kept in accordance with organisational requirements
  • 4.3 Potential defects that may affect future safety of equipment are reported
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5003 TLIB3105A Prepare electric passenger train Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODQ18 TLIB0020 Prepare electric passenger train Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR7 TLI42615 Certificate IV in Train Driving Qualification