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Certify rolling stock prior to handover
Certify rolling stock prior to handover
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB0127A
TLIB0127A
State Code
WG185
WG185
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/07/2013
Original Release Date
21/04/2013
Nominal Hours
10
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to certify rolling stock as fit for purpose in accordance with relevant organisational practices, regulations and codes of practice. It includes completing certification and documentation in accordance with organisational or client requirements.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Complete certification requirements
- 1.1 Certification requirements for particular rolling stock are confirmed by reference to applicable specifications
- 1.2 Planned activities are identified in accordance with organisational procedures
- 1.3 Completed maintenance activities are verified against planned activities
- 1.4 Where required, completed maintenance activities are validated in accordance with organisational procedures
- 1.5 Where maintenance activities are not completed an assessment is carried out to confirm rolling stock is fit for purpose in accordance with organisational procedures
- 1.6 Completed maintenance activities are confirmed against operational performance requirements
- 1.7 Certificate is issued in accordance with organisational procedures
2 Complete documentation
- 2.1 All required documentation concerning the certification process is completed in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
- 2.2 Required documentation is archived in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Rolling stock may include:
diesel locomotives
electric locomotives
railcars/rail motors
multiple units (including electric multiple units)
coaches
wagons
trams
light rail cars
Applicable specifications may include:
original equipment manufacturers specifications
maintenance plans
network specifications
An assessment may be:
risk assessment
escalation protocol
audit
Rolling stock may include:
diesel locomotives
electric locomotives
railcars/rail motors
multiple units (including electric multiple units)
coaches
wagons
trams
light rail cars
Applicable specifications may include:
original equipment manufacturers specifications
maintenance plans
network specifications
An assessment may be:
risk assessment
escalation protocol
audit
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 applicable specifications for the type of rolling stock being certified
explaining organisational requirements for certifying rolling stock
organisational documentation requirements
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
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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 applicable specifications for the type of rolling stock being certified
explaining organisational requirements for certifying rolling stock
organisational documentation requirements
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
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVK89 | TLIB0127 | Certify rolling stock prior to handover | Unit of competency |
