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Berth and shut down an electric tram

Berth and shut down an electric tram

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC3034
State Code
AVJ94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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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
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to berth and shut down an electric tram.It includes determining a required berthing location; berthing, shutting down and securing a tram; carrying out all required postoperational activities; and completing postoperational paperwork. 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, as well as relevant tramway regulatory requirements.Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when berthing and shutting down an electric tram, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine berthing location
  • 1.1 Contact is made with tram controller and depot staff, or information is obtained from an information board, to determine planned location for berthing tram
  • 1.2 Directions of tram controller and depot staff are interpreted and followed
2 Berth and shut down an electric tram
  • 2.1 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures implemented
  • 2.2 Electric tram is berthed in accordance with workplace and site requirements
  • 2.3 Shutdown procedures are carried out in accordance with specifications and workplace requirements
3 Carry out postoperational checks
  • 3.1 Visual and other checks are made of tram in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Identified faults and defects are fixed or reported and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Faulty and defective equipment that presents a safety risk is reported in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulations
  • 3.4 Outcomes of postoperational checks are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Secure an electric tram
  • 4.1 Brakes are applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Electric tram is secured in accordance with depot requirements
5 Complete postoperational paperwork
  • 5.1 Timesheet or other work record is completed
  • 5.2 Roster is checked for future work allocation
  • 5.3 Issues and variations are discussed and resolved with roster clerk
  • 5.4 All required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.5 All equipment is returned and stowed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 5.6 Electric tram records are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5039 TLIC3034A Berth and shut down an electric tram Unit of competency