Operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
24/07/2026 7:39 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
TLIC4072A

State Code
WI805

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
24/12/2013

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/03/2014

Field of Education

039907 - Rail Operations

Original Release Date

21/03/2014

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line in accordance with safeworking requirements, network owner and/or organisational policies and procedures. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Drive and monitor train

1.1 Motive power unit is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions and organisational policies and procedures
1.2 Motive power unit is operated safely with consideration of train consist and loading to minimise wear and fuel use, and to avoid damage
1.3 Motive power unit handling techniques, and track and road knowledge are applied to eliminate or minimise risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment, rolling stock and load
1.4 Equipment and rolling stock are monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and identify faults, defects and inefficiencies
1.5 Appropriate action is taken in response to identified faults, defects and deficiencies to ensure safe operation of motive power unit

2 Control and monitor train running

2.1 Events and circumstances affecting planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
2.2 Instructions received from network control officer, are interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of train
2.3 Communications are maintained with relevant personnel during train journey in accordance with the relevant safeworking systems, network requirements and organisational policies and procedures
2.4 Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running

3 Respond to changed operating factors

3.1 Instructions regarding changed operating factors are confirmed, interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational policies and procedures
3.2 Temporary signs and/or signals, hand signals and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational policies and procedures
3.3 Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to passengers/freight and equipment
3.4 Emergency situations are recognised and actions are taken in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational policies and procedures

4 Stable or hand over train

4.1 Train is stabled in accordance with safeworking system requirements, operational instructions and organisational policies and procedures
4.2 Safety devices are activated or put in position in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4.3 Prior to stabling/handover, documentation relevant to train and activities undertaken en route is updated and provided to relief crew or completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4.4 Relevant housekeeping activities are completed prior to stabling/handover in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4.5 Relevant personnel are advised of condition and location of train in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4.6 Incidents or unusual occurrences are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

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 units may include all motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include:
diesel motive power units
electric motive power units
multiple units
railcars
Track and road characteristics may include:
curfews
curves and gradients
emergency crossovers
gauge limitation
location of signals and crossings
speed limitations
track and bridge limitations
Motive power unit handling techniques may include:
automatic brake application and release
dynamic brake operation
independent brake application and release
use of tractive effort
Relevant personnel may include:
maintenance personnel
network control officer
passengers
station staff
train crews
yard and other operational personnel
Network control officer may include:
hand signaller
network controller
operational supervisor
signaller
train controller
yard supervisor
Temporary signs and/or signals may include:
audible warning devices
crossing protection
flags
flashing lights
perway signs
speed restrictions
strobe lights
warning signs
Hazardous situations may include:
adverse weather conditions
animals on track
crossings
fire beside track
obstructions beside track
rubbish/refuse on track
signal failures
track defects
unauthorised people on track
Organisational procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
site procedures
standard operating procedures
workplace procedures
Safety and personal protective equipment may include:
audible indicators
breathing equipment
fire extinguishers
flags
gloves
hearing protection
high visibility clothing
insect repellent
safety:
devices
footwear
glasses
headwear
sunscreen and sunglasses
two-way radios/mobile phones/satellite phone hand lamps

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:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and organisational procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the organisation.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including organisational 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 in an appropriate range of situations on a main line railway.

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AVJ79	TLIC4072	Operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J805	TLI42613	Certificate IV in Train Driving	Qualification