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Operate road/rail vehicle

Operate road/rail vehicle

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC3045
State Code
AVJ92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
29/01/2021
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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 road/rail vehicles on-track in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.It includes performing pre-operational and post-operational checks, on-tracking and off-tracking vehicles, operating equipment, and completing required documentation. It encompasses the operation of all road/rail on-track vehicles.It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when operating road/rail vehicles as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts.A road vehicle fitted with retractable rail guidance wheels (also known as a hi-rail vehicle) and may also involve:excavatorsfour-wheel driveslight-medium rigid vehiclespettibonetractorsweed sprayer.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.Operators of road/rail vehicles may need to have applicable road and/or high-risk licence or certification requirements for the type of vehicle being used.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Perform pre-operational equipment checks
  • 1.1 Pre-operational equipment checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications or local maintenance schedules and operational procedures
  • 1.2 Logbooks are checked and accurately completed as required
  • 1.3 Deficiencies with equipment are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Relevant people are notified of problems and/or documentation is completed
2 On-track and operate road/rail vehicle
  • 2.1 On-tracking location is identified and appropriate on-track permission/authority is obtained
  • 2.2 Vehicle is placed on track and set up to operate in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements
  • 2.3 Vehicle is operated in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems, and manufacturer and local working instructions
  • 2.4 Vehicle is operated in accordance with prevailing operating conditions to ensure safe working and to minimise/eliminate potential hazards or accidents
  • 2.5 Warning systems are monitored and responded to appropriately during operation to maintain correct functionality of vehicle
3 Off-track road/rail vehicle
  • 3.1 Off-track location is identified and appropriate permissions to off track vehicle are obtained as required
  • 3.2 Front/rear rail wheels are retracted in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Vehicle is driven not less than three metres from running rails, and safety locks are applied to rail wheels
  • 3.4 Vehicle is confirmed with Network Control Officer as being clear of all running lines
4 Perform post-operational equipment procedures
  • 4.1 Vehicle is left stored in appropriate manner and location to ensure security and protection of equipment
  • 4.2 Post-operational vehicle checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications or local maintenance schedules to identify defects and maintenance requirements
  • 4.3 Deficiencies with equipment are identified and rectified in an appropriate manner to maintain equipment in correct functionality
  • 4.4 Relevant people are notified of problems and/or documentation is completed in accordance with instructions and relevant codes of practice
  • 4.5 Required documentation is completed in a timely, accurate and complete manner in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5047 TLIC3045A Operate road/rail vehicle Unit of competency