Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Electric trams include all electric trams in service within Australian transport systems and may include:
hand-operated or foot pedal control systems or both
Electric tram equipment may include:
ancillary systems
automatic control systems
braking systems
drive systems
instrumentation
manual controls
communication systems
warning equipment
power source
vigilance systems
traction systems
Pre-operation checks may include:
sand levels
brake testing
lights - internal and external
air systems
interlocks and door controls
Visual inspection of an electric tram may include:
lights
hoses
couplings
destination indicators or signs
doors and door locks
springs
brake equipment
wheels
seals
sand
pantographs or trolley poles
electrical cables
glass windows and doors
audible faults (e.g. hiss of escaping air)
visible faults (e.g. oil leaks, tears and cracks)
In-cab pre-operational checks may include:
brake checks
driver's safety control test
functionality checks of supervisory controls and indicators
traction controls
in-cab check of communication equipment (depending on type of tram this may include radio, intercom, PA systems, passenger emergency intercom, passenger emergency systems, etc.)
radio communication check with tram controller
seat (ergonomic setting for safety, function and comfort)
windows and blinds
door locks
fire extinguishers
point bars, any other tools and tool boxes
Electric tram start-up sequence may include:
check log book
pantograph or trolley pole up
switch on batteries, if any
switch on compressor, if any
close all power control switches
close all light switches and set lights for proposed direction of travel
check sand levels and functions
check handbrake/park brake is functioning correctly
observe and interpret gauges
take appropriate action if gauge readings outside normal operation range
start tram
Risk minimisation may require differentiating between faults, defects and deficiencies that:
do not present a hazard and could be attended to under running maintenance or in a normal maintenance schedule
present a potential hazard and need to be attended to under running maintenance or at the next most practical opportunity
present an immediate hazard and require immediate attention
Relevant personnel may include:
tram crew
tram controllers
rostering supervisors and staff
other tram drivers and crews
depot coordinators
supervisors and other operational personnel
maintenance personnel
immediate internal or external customers
internal and external suppliers
Action taken upon the identification of faults, defects or deficiencies may include:
reporting the problem and carrying out repairs (depending on the level and extent of work required), or isolating the faulty equipment and advising appropriate personnel of the fault and need for repair or replacement
Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called:
standard operating procedures
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
relevant national and state or territory transport regulations and codes of practice
notices in drivers' notice board/box
reference cards
tram driver roster sheet and/or table card
operational instructions, policies and procedures:
emergency procedures manual
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes 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
relevant state/territory road rules and tramway codes of practice
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 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/or 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 equipment, and
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 activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace