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Stable a motive power unit

Stable a motive power unit

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC3027
State Code
AVK01
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
197
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to stable a motive power unit in accordance with relevant workplace procedures, rail regulations and codes of practice.It includes determining the required stabling location, shunting and securing the train, stabling and securing the motive power unit, carrying out all required post-operational checks and completing post-operational paperwork.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.Work is performed without supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when stabling and securing a motive power unit, across a variety of operational contexts in 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 Determine stabling location
  • 1.1 Contact is made with appropriate personnel to determine planned location for stabling train and/or motive power unit
  • 1.2 Location is identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Directions from appropriate personnel are interpreted and followed
2 Stable motive power unit
  • 2.1 Train is shunted and secured to prevent roll away in accordance with directions and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Motive power unit is stabled as directed
  • 2.3 Motive power unit is secured to prevent roll away in accordance with directions and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Motive power unit is shut down in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Cab is secured in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Derailers are set in place in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
3 Carry out post-operational checks
  • 3.1 Fuel and fluid levels are checked and required actions taken to replenish consumables
  • 3.2 Inspection is made of motive power unit in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Identified faults and defects are fixed and/or reported and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Faulty and defective equipment that presents a safety risk is isolated and tagged in accordance with workplace procedures and rail regulations
  • 3.5 Outcomes of post-operational checks are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Equipment is returned and stowed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.7 Required safeworking and post-operational documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and rail regulations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5032 TLIC3027A Stable a motive power unit Unit of competency