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Assist with shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger trains

Assist with shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger trains

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC0008
State Code
OCG51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/04/2021
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
01/04/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assist a train driver to shunt, couple and uncouple an electric passenger train to operational requirements in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.It includes assisting with planning and preparing for shunting operations, shunting the train, coupling and uncoupling the train, and using a coupling adaptor.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety and safeworking requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.Work is performed with minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to assist with shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger trains to operational requirements as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assist with preparing for shunting operation
  • 1.1 Shunting requirements are confirmed through workplace documents and/or relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Local safety requirements are identified and followed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
2 Shunt trains
  • 2.1 Points, levers, and/or switches are operated in accordance with workplace requirements as required
  • 2.2 Audible signals, hand signals and/or other line of sight communications are used to assist control of train movements
  • 2.3 Hand, flag, light or radio shunting commands used are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Pre-movement inspection/tests are carried out prior to moving trains
3 Assist with coupling trains
  • 3.1 Type of connections required are identified prior to coupling
  • 3.2 Situations requiring the use of a coupling adaptor are identified, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 All safety requirements are met prior to coupling train in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Coupling adaptor, if required, is accessed and transported to required location for use
  • 3.5 Coupling adaptor, if required is attached to one of the trains prior to coupling in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Trains are coupled in accordance with workplace procedures and coupling adaptor is secured in place
  • 3.7 After trains are coupled, post-coupling inspection/tests are carried out in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements
4 Assist with uncoupling trains
  • 4.1 Train to be uncoupled is identified and checks are made to ensure all safety requirements are met prior to uncoupling
  • 4.2 Train is uncoupled in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Coupling equipment is removed and stored in accordance with operating and workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Post-uncoupling inspection/tests are carried out in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVJ88 TLIC3052 Assist with shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger trains Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFW6 TLI30120 Certificate III in Passenger Train Guard Qualification
BHI5 TLI30521 Certificate III in Passenger Train Guard Qualification