Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 1:10 AM AWST
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Allocate motive power
Allocate motive power
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL3035A
TLIL3035A
State Code
D5202
D5202
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to allocate motive power in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice. It includes identifying train operating requirements, establishing motive power requirements and availability, allocating individual motive power units, and adjusting motive power allocation in accordance with workplace requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Identify train operating requirements
- 1.1 Train timetables, shunting requirements and track conditions for each line or service are identified and records kept up to date
- 1.2 Tonnage of individual trains is identified to enable planning of suitable motive power
- 1.3 Routine usage of motive power units is established to provide an initial allocation framework
- 1.4 Contingency plans covering operational problems are developed and their impact on motive power requirements taken into account
2Establish motive power requirements and availability
- 2.1 Availability of all motive power units is determined including location, operational status, special and routine maintenance requirements
- 2.2 Motive power required to haul tonnage is determined for each train/service and support activity consistent with track geography, gauge, train weight and conditions is identified
3Allocate individual motive power units
- 3.1 Motive power units, including railcar and locomotive types, are allocated to ensure train and support activities are serviced
- 3.2 Allocations are documented and communicated to operations personnel and feedback sought to ensure suitability of units planned
- 3.3 Relevant OH&S requirements are identified and included in the allocation considerations
- 3.4 Documentation authorising the use of allocated motive power for the train service is completed and processed
4Monitor and adjust motive power allocation
- 4.1 Use and requirements for motive power are monitored and possible allocation changes determined to maintain efficient use of resources
- 4.2 Contingency plans for unexpected non-availability of specific motive power units or operational non-performance are implemented
- 4.3 Changes to allocation are negotiated with operational personnel and motive power maintenance personnel to achieve suitable outcomes
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
Motive power allocated may include:
locomotives and self propelled railcars
steam locomotives
diesel and electric types
Resources may include:
timetables
track and shunting requirements
motive power units
relevant workplace policy
authorisation documentation
Trains/services for which allocations are made may include:
short distance freight
long distance passenger service
work trains
special trains
long distance freight
urban passenger service
train service motive power requirements
support activities such as shunting
Establishing motive power requirements and availability may take into consideration:
operating policies
track specifications and limitations
distances
communication requirements
tonnages
double ended locomotives
coupling requirements
available motive power units
gauges
crew requirements
gradients
load types
configuration
Contingency processes may involve:
non-availability of specified motive power
equipment failure
operational breakdowns
communications difficulties
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel including supervisors and managers
other professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents 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
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where marshalling operations are carried out on that network
workplace rules and operating procedures
train graphs
timetables
printouts from office machines
displays on computer monitors
hard copy documentation
computer based data systems
verbal and written information from relevant staff and management
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where marshalling operations are carried out on that network
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
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
Motive power allocated may include:
locomotives and self propelled railcars
steam locomotives
diesel and electric types
Resources may include:
timetables
track and shunting requirements
motive power units
relevant workplace policy
authorisation documentation
Trains/services for which allocations are made may include:
short distance freight
long distance passenger service
work trains
special trains
long distance freight
urban passenger service
train service motive power requirements
support activities such as shunting
Establishing motive power requirements and availability may take into consideration:
operating policies
track specifications and limitations
distances
communication requirements
tonnages
double ended locomotives
coupling requirements
available motive power units
gauges
crew requirements
gradients
load types
configuration
Contingency processes may involve:
non-availability of specified motive power
equipment failure
operational breakdowns
communications difficulties
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel including supervisors and managers
other professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents 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
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where marshalling operations are carried out on that network
workplace rules and operating procedures
train graphs
timetables
printouts from office machines
displays on computer monitors
hard copy documentation
computer based data systems
verbal and written information from relevant staff and management
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where marshalling operations are carried out on that network
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
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5803 | TLIL3507B | Allocate motive power | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVI75 | TLIL3035 | Allocate motive power | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S794 | TLI42211 | Certificate IV in Rail Network Control | Qualification |