Unit of competency Outline

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Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals

Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3123A
State Code
WG192
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
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply an awareness of motive power unit fundamentals including components, equipment and their basic operation.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify basic motive power unit types
  • 1.1 Different motive power unit types and/or gauges currently in operation are identified
  • 1.2 Basic layout of different types of motive power unit is identified
2 Identify air/vacuum systems and operation
  • 2.1 Basic air/vacuum components relevant to motive power unit type are located and identified
  • 2.2 Uses and operation of air/vacuum system are identified
3 Identify electrical systems and operation
  • 3.1 Basic electrical components relevant to motive power unit type are located and identified
  • 3.2 Uses and operation of electrical system are identified
4 Identify mechanical systems and operation
  • 4.1 Basic mechanical components relevant to motive power unit type are located and identified
  • 4.2 Uses and operation of mechanical system are identified
5 Identify control systems and operation
  • 5.1 Basic control system components relevant to motive power unit type are located and identified
  • 5.2 Uses and operation of control systems are identified
6 Identify cooling and lubricating systems and operation
  • 6.1 Basic cooling and lubricating system components relevant to motive power unit type are located and identified
  • 6.2 Uses and operation of cooling and lubricating systems are identified
7 Identify auxiliary equipment and its operation
  • 7.1 Basic auxiliary equipment components relevant to motive power unit type are located and identified
  • 7.2 Uses and operation of auxiliary equipment are identified
8 Identify safety system equipment and their operation
  • 8.1 Safety system equipment and components relevant to motive power types are identified
  • 8.2 Uses and operation of safety system equipment are identified
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Motive power unit types may include:
diesel electric
diesel hydraulic
electric
hybrid
electric multiple unit
diesel multiple unit
steam
Air/vacuum equipment may include:
compressor
exhauster
reservoirs
pipes
hoses
isolating cocks/valves
Electrical equipment may include:
generators
motors
batteries and isolating switches
wiring
gauges
circuit breakers
pantographs
Mechanical equipment may include:
engine
pumps
couplers/uncoupling devices
Control systems may include:
brake valves
throttle
reverser
dynamic brake
Cooling and lubricating systems may include:
radiators
pipes
pumps
header tanks
radiator fans
filling points
Auxiliary equipment may include:
sanding equipment
headlights
ancillary lighting
blowers
crew comfort
wipers and washers
Safety system equipment and components may include:
horns
vigilance control system
deadman devices
data loggers
audible track warning devices
flags
chocks
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
Context of and specific resources for assessment
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
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
AVK33 TLIB3123 Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals Unit of competency