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Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals

Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3124A
State Code
WG193
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/04/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply an awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals including configurations, components, types of equipment and their basic operation.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify basic locomotive configurations
  • 1.1 Different locomotive configurations are identified
  • 1.2 Basic layout of different types of locomotive is identified
2 Identify boiler construction and components
  • 2.1 Different boiler construction and configurations are identified
  • 2.2 Primary boiler fittings are identified
  • 2.3 Boiler secondary fittings are identified
3 Identify air/vacuum systems and operation
  • 3.1 Basic air/vacuum components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • 3.3 Uses and operation of air/vacuum system are identified
4 Identify electrical systems and operation
  • 4.1 Basic electrical components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • 4.2 Uses and operation of electrical system/s are identified
5 Identify mechanical systems and operation
  • 5.1 Basic mechanical components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • 5.2 Uses and operation of mechanical system are identified
6 Identify control systems and operation
  • 6.1 Basic control system components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • 6.2 Uses and operation of control systems are identified
7 Identify lubricating systems and operation
  • 7.1 Basic lubricating systems and components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • 7.2 Uses and operation of lubricating systems are identified
8 Identify auxiliary equipment and its operation
  • 8.1 Basic auxiliary equipment components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • 8.2 Uses and operation of auxiliary equipment are identified
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Locomotive configurations may include:
wheel arrangements
articulation
fuels
Boiler construction and configuration may include:
smokebox layout
exhaust systems
tubes, tube plates and tube nest arrangements
stays
superheater equipment
steam regulators and associated equipment
firebox and combustion chamber and associated equipment
Primary boiler fittings may include:
sight glasses
safety valves
feed water valves
pressure gauges
blowdown
inspection openings
steam ranges and manifolds
Secondary boiler fittings may include:
feed water heaters
injectors
stokers
oil burners
ash pan
syphons and arch tube
brick arch and refractory
fusible plugs
Air/vacuum equipment may include:
compressor
exhauster
reservoirs
pipes
hoses
isolating cocks/valves
Electrical equipment may include:
turbo generators
batteries and isolating switches
wiring
gauges
radio/communications equipment
Mechanical equipment may include:
engine and components
motion and valve gear
couplers/uncoupling devices
compensating gear
suspension
between frame components
Control systems may include:
brake valves
throttle
reverser
firing/stoker controls
Lubricating systems may include:
lubrication types
lubrication equipment
Auxiliary equipment may include:
sanding equipment
whistle
warning devices
headlights
ancillary lighting
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 required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying equipment on a single steam locomotive
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and 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/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace 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 in the workplace
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVK32 TLIB3124 Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals Unit of competency