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Undertake shunting operations

Undertake shunting operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPSUG1002
State Code
OAO29
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and carry out shunting of rolling stock to meet requirements of the marshalling strategy.The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision with rolling stock in a cane haulage system in the sugar industry.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for shunting operation
  • 1.1 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and report hazards and damage or faults in bins and equipment to supervisor
  • 1.3 Confirm shunting requirements with supervisor
  • 1.4 Locate and prepare vehicles and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Identify rolling stock movements, availability and locations to determine appropriate siding or track locations for vehicle placement
2. Carry out shunting control procedures
  • 2.1 Use points, levers, switches, signals and line of sight communications to assist the control of rolling stock movement
  • 2.2 Use hand, light and radio shunting commands that conform with operational and statutory requirements
  • 2.3 Check consignment notes or tickets and locate and sort bins according to marshalling requirements
  • 2.4 Couple and uncouple rolling stock according to workplace procedures
3. Complete work
  • 3.1 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Clean and store tools, plant and equipment according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD827 FDFSUG102A Undertake shunting operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD880 FBPSS00010 Loco Driver Assistant Skill Set Skill set