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Establish and operate train braking system

Establish and operate train braking system

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC4071
State Code
AVJ80
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
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, establish and operate a train braking system after it has been marshalled, and deals with brake system faults and failures.It includes identifying and operating train braking system, and locating and rectifying or isolating system faults during operation in accordance with workplace procedures.This unit covers activities carried out in a rail yard or on a main line.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and establish train braking system
  • 1.1 Brake system and type to be used are identified
  • 1.2 Confirmation is made that motive power unit is appropriate for braking system to be used
  • 1.3 Correct coupling of braking system to motive power unit is established and/or confirmed in accordance with workplace policies and requirements
  • 1.4 Air brake system is charged to required pressures in accordance with manufacturer requirements and tolerances
2 Operate and monitor train braking system
  • 2.1 Relevant brake system tests are conducted in accordance with workplace policies and requirements
  • 2.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures implemented
  • 2.3 Train brakes are applied and released under normal operational conditions in accordance with correct train handling and workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.4 Train brake system is monitored in accordance with workplace and/or operational requirements
3 Identify and rectify train braking system faults during operation
  • 3.1 Train braking system faults are identified during operation
  • 3.2 Safe location to bring train to a stand is identified in accordance with train handling and workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Train brake system fault is located and rectified or isolated in accordance with manufacturer and/or workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Relevant brake system tests are conducted in accordance with workplace policies, procedures and requirements
  • 3.5 Train is operated in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI804 TLIC4071A Establish and operate train braking system Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHX8 TLI42622 Certificate IV in Train Driving Qualification
BHG7 TLI42621 Certificate IV in Train Driving Qualification
AWR7 TLI42615 Certificate IV in Train Driving Qualification