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Drive a master-slave locomotive

Drive a master-slave locomotive

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPSUG3004
State Code
OAM98
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to drive a master-slave locomotive in a cane railway system.The unit applies to individuals who work in the sugar milling industry and are required to operate a slave locomotive.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and connect the slave locomotive for operation
  • 1.1 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to health and safety procedures in the workplace
  • 1.2 Identify and report health and safety hazards and operational maintenance requirements
  • 1.3 Check workplace records to confirm operational status
  • 1.4 Set the remote control system according to operating requirements
  • 1.5 Prepare slave locomotive and select required operating mode
  • 1.6 Conduct pre-start checks according to operating procedures
2. Prepare and connect the master locomotive
  • 2.1 Confirm the system is in link mode
  • 2.2 Check control system and conduct system self-test to confirm that the system is operating effectively according to workplace procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines
  • 2.3 Confirm braking system is operating effectively
  • 2.4 Establish and confirm total control of the system
  • 2.5 Conduct pre-departure tests to confirm control system and locomotive equipment meet operating standards
  • 2.6 Couple front and rear train safely to form a single train according to operating procedures
3. Start, operate and monitor locomotive
  • 3.1 Start and operate master-slave locomotive according to transport requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor condition of locomotive equipment according to operating procedures
  • 3.3 Assess faults to determine risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment
  • 3.4 Take corrective action to address abnormal or unacceptable equipment condition or performance
  • 3.5 Implement emergency procedures according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare for shift handover
  • 4.1 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Carry out handover according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Ensure changeover drivers are aware of locomotive and related equipment status, track conditions and incidents at completion of handover
5. Shut down locomotive
  • 5.1 Follow shutdown procedures for master and slave locomotives
  • 5.2 Confirm and complete shutdown sequence and secure locomotives according to operating procedures
6. Complete work
  • 6.1 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Clean, store and park plant and equipment
  • 6.3 Identify and report defects and faults according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD862 FDFSUG301A Drive a master-slave locomotive Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEF0 FBP31018 Certificate III in Sugar Milling Industry Operations Qualification