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Operate a motive power unit within defined limits

Operate a motive power unit within defined limits

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC0079
State Code
AVK18
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 operate and monitor a motive power unit within defined limits in accordance with relevant workplace practices, rail regulations and codes of practice.It includes operating the controls of the motive power unit and monitoring its performance. It also includes working collaboratively with other train crew and relevant personnel.Defined limits are considered to be yards, terminals or sidings.This unit is not intended to be used as a qualification for operation of a motive power unit 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 Operate motive power unit
  • 1.1 Motive power unit is operated at low speed within the defined limits of operation
  • 1.2 Motive power unit handling techniques are interpreted and applied to eliminate or minimise risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment and/or rolling stock
  • 1.3 Acceleration and braking techniques are applied safely to take into account track, road and weather conditions within the defined limits of operation
  • 1.4 Motive power unit is moved in a way that ensures all rolling stock is positioned safely in accordance with relevant codes of practice, yard or siding operating systems and related requirements
2 Work collaboratively
  • 2.1 Safe operation of motive power unit is maintained in collaboration with relevant workplace personnel in accordance with operational requirements of the defined limits
  • 2.2 Constant communication is maintained with relevant personnel when operating a motive power unit within the defined limits in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.3 Relevant personnel are advised of any changed/degraded conditions and/or emergency situations
  • 2.4 Directions provided by relevant personnel to the limited operation of the motive power unit are interpreted and applied to driving activities in accordance with workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
3 Follow all applicable rail regulatory requirements
  • 3.1 Workplace procedures to operate a motive power unit within the defined limits are used
  • 3.2 Rail regulatory requirements applicable to operating a motive power unit within the defined limits of the track or road concerned are accessed, interpreted, clarified as required and applied
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG198 TLIC0079A Operate a motive power unit within defined limits Unit of competency