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Operate and monitor a passenger electric tram
Operate and monitor a passenger electric tram
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC3032A
TLIC3032A
State Code
D5037
D5037
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/08/2011
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
10/08/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor a passenger electric tram in accordance with relevant workplace practices, tramway regulations and codes of practice. This includes planning and preparing the tram for passenger service, operating the tram, operating the revenue collection system (where applicable), monitoring the tram's performance during service, and communuicating effectively with other personnel. This unit replaces the unit TDTC2201A Operate a passenger tram. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Plan and identify a passenger electric tram for operations
- 1.1 Driving requirement is identified and confirmed from roster, shift-card or other authorised documentation
- 1.2 Sign-on/log-on procedures at the depot are completed and the tram to be driven is correctly identified and located
- 1.3 Resources are identified and obtained, including documentation
- 1.4 Procedures for reporting incidents and the cancellation and non-operation of services are identified and followed
2Operate a passenger electric tram
- 2.1 Tram is operated within specifications and organisational requirements to meet required schedules, routes, timetables and special services
- 2.2 On-board equipment is confirmed as being serviceable, and is operated in accordance with specifications and organisation's requirements
- 2.3 Warning devices and gauges are monitored and responded to in accordance with organisation's requirements
- 2.4 Operational restrictions established by the organisation and relevant legislation are observed
- 2.5 Tram is stopped in designated and approved locations and within limitations, to permit safe embarkation and alighting of all kinds of passengers
- 2.6 Destination signs are adjusted in accordance with work schedules
- 2.7 Wheelchair equipment where provided is operated when required in accordance with workplace procedures
3Respond effectively to external operating factors
- 3.1 Instructions are verified, when required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe
- 3.2 Fixed traffic and hand signals and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe
- 3.3 Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to personnel and equipment
- 3.4 Defensive driving practices are employed at all times
4Operate revenue collection systems (where applicable)
- 4.1 Start-up check is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.2 Ticketing system is activated, operated and updated in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.3 Ticketing system defects are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.4 Ticketing system is closed down, in accordance with authorised organisation procedures
5Operate and monitor on-board equipment
- 5.1 Electric tram equipment is monitored and operated to maintain optimum running conditions and identify faults, defects and deficiencies
- 5.2 Appropriate action is taken in response to identified faults, defects and deficiencies to ensure safe operation of tram, including communications with operations controller where necessary
- 5.3 Faults, defects and deficiencies are assessed to determine risk of damage to equipment or injury to personnel
- 5.4 Defects are reported and/or recorded
6Work collaboratively with other personnel (where applicable)
- 6.1 Safe operation and monitoring of the tram is maintained in collaboration with other members of the tram crew, tram controllers and other relevant personnel as per workplace requirements
- 6.2 Any potential or actual conflicts or grievances with other members of the tram crew, tram controllers and other relevant personnel during the operation of the tram are recognised and resolved in accordance with workplace procedures
7Communicate with tram crew and other personnel
- 7.1 Regular communication is maintained with tram crew, drivers of other passenger electric trams and other relevant personnel in the course of operation of the tram as per workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 7.2 Tram crew, tram controllers, drivers of other passenger electric trams and other relevant personnel are advised of operational problems, delays, safety incidents and emergency situations that may arise in the course of operation of the tram
- 7.3 Information provided by tram crew, drivers of other passenger electric trams and other relevant personnel relevant to the ongoing operation of the passenger electric tram is interpreted and applied to driving activities as per workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
8Follow all applicable tramway regulatory requirements
- 8.1 Tramway regulatory requirements applicable to the operation of the tram and the track or road concerned are accessed, understood and interpreted
- 8.2 Relevant tramway regulatory requirements are applied and followed in the course of operation of the passenger electric tram
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
Passenger electric trams include all passenger electric trams in service within Australian transport systems and may include:
hand-operated or foot pedal control systems or both
Passenger electric tram equipment may include:
ancillary systems
automatic control systems
braking systems
drive systems
instrumentation
manual controls
communication systems
warning equipment
power source
vigilance systems
traction systems
Action taken upon the identification of faults, defects or deficiencies may include:
reporting the problem and carrying out repairs (depending on the level and extent of work required), or isolating the faulty equipment and advising appropriate personnel of the fault and need for repair or replacement
Relevant personnel may include:
tram crew
tram controllers
rostering supervisors and staff
other tram drivers and crews
depot coordinators
supervisors and other operational personnel
maintenance personnel
immediate internal or external customers
internal and external suppliers
Risk minimisation may require differentiating between faults, defects and deficiencies that:
do not present a hazard and could be attended to under running maintenance or in a normal maintenance schedule
present a potential hazard and need to be attended to under running maintenance or at the next most practical opportunity
present an immediate hazard and require immediate attention
Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called:
standard operating procedures
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
relevant National and state or territory transport regulations and codes of practice
notices in drivers' notice board/box
reference cards
tram driver roster sheet and/or table card
operational instructions, policies and procedures:
emergency procedures manual
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes 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
relevant state/territory road rules and tramway codes of practice
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
Passenger electric trams include all passenger electric trams in service within Australian transport systems and may include:
hand-operated or foot pedal control systems or both
Passenger electric tram equipment may include:
ancillary systems
automatic control systems
braking systems
drive systems
instrumentation
manual controls
communication systems
warning equipment
power source
vigilance systems
traction systems
Action taken upon the identification of faults, defects or deficiencies may include:
reporting the problem and carrying out repairs (depending on the level and extent of work required), or isolating the faulty equipment and advising appropriate personnel of the fault and need for repair or replacement
Relevant personnel may include:
tram crew
tram controllers
rostering supervisors and staff
other tram drivers and crews
depot coordinators
supervisors and other operational personnel
maintenance personnel
immediate internal or external customers
internal and external suppliers
Risk minimisation may require differentiating between faults, defects and deficiencies that:
do not present a hazard and could be attended to under running maintenance or in a normal maintenance schedule
present a potential hazard and need to be attended to under running maintenance or at the next most practical opportunity
present an immediate hazard and require immediate attention
Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called:
standard operating procedures
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
relevant National and state or territory transport regulations and codes of practice
notices in drivers' notice board/box
reference cards
tram driver roster sheet and/or table card
operational instructions, policies and procedures:
emergency procedures manual
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes 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
relevant state/territory road rules and tramway codes of practice
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ96 | TLIC3032 | Operate and monitor a passenger electric tram | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W923 | TLI31410 | Certificate III in Rail Driving | Qualification |