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Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles

Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC4074
State Code
AVJ77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles in accordance with system of safeworking and workplace policies and procedures.It includes preparing to shunt rail vehicles for loading/unloading, making up or breaking up trains and placing vehicles for operational and/or maintenance purposes. It also includes coupling, uncoupling and securing rail vehicles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to shunt rail vehicles
  • 1.1 Shunting instructions are interpreted and confirmed
  • 1.2 Location of rail vehicles and required movements are identified
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures implemented
  • 1.4 Allocated motive power unit is confirmed as appropriate for intended activities
2 Shunt rail vehicles
  • 2.1 Points, levers, switches and signals are operated, as required, in accordance with workplace policies and procedures to control rail vehicle movement
  • 2.2 Uniform line of sight and radio shunting commands are used in accordance with workplace policies, procedures and requirements
  • 2.3 Rail vehicles are positioned in accordance with operational requirements
  • 2.4 Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and to avoid damage to equipment
  • 2.5 Defect/fault cards are checked and appropriate actions are taken in accordance with workplace policies and procedures as required
  • 2.6 Rail vehicle movements are controlled to prevent damage of rail vehicles and loads/contents in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
3 Couple, uncouple and secure rail vehicles
  • 3.1 Rail vehicles are positioned to meet coupling requirements in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Coupling systems are identified and applied appropriately to couple and/or uncouple rail vehicles in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Handbrakes and other securing devices are applied/released and attached/removed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI807 TLIC4074A Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles Unit of competency