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Operate a locomotive by portable remote control

Operate a locomotive by portable remote control

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC3082
State Code
AVJ84
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
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a motive power system by a portable remote control unit in accordance with systems of safeworking, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures.It includes preparing a locomotive, setting up portable remote control equipment, operating the system after set up is complete and shutting it down after operation.This equipment is used to control a locomotive remotely when loading, unloading and/or shunting trains within defined limits, terminals, yards or sidings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set up locomotive for portable remote operation
  • 1.1 Locomotive is set up for portable remote control operation in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Portable remote control equipment is installed, as required, in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures implemented
  • 1.4 Remote control system is tested and operation confirmed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage to equipment
2 Operate locomotive using portable remote control equipment
  • 2.1 Warning signage is placed, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Portable remote control equipment is operated and monitored in accordance with operational requirements during train movements to provide safe train handling and control within defined limits
  • 2.3 Portable remote control equipment is operated with an awareness that not all people in work area vicinity may know locomotive is being operated remotely
  • 2.4 Operational difficulties encountered are addressed by reestablishing control of locomotive with minimum risk to personnel and equipment
3 Shut down portable remote control equipment
  • 3.1 Locomotive is secured against unintentional movement in a safe location in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Portable remote control equipment is shut down in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Portable remote control equipment is removed from locomotive, as required, in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Relevant WHS/OHS requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage to equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG208 TLIC3082A Operate a locomotive by portable remote control Unit of competency