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Prepare electric passenger train as part of guard duties

Prepare electric passenger train as part of guard duties

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3112
State Code
AVK37
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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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
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required as part of guard duties to check and assess the operational capabilities of equipment when preparing an electric passenger train prior to entering service.It includes preparing for checks; inspecting, starting and testing equipment; checking equipment; carrying out visual checks and reporting the results of inspection and testing in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.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 and workplace requirements.Preparing an electric passenger train will ensure equipment:is free from damage, leaks and obstructions that may prejudice safety or limit operational capabilityoperates within prescribed limits.Safety checks and equipment tests are performed without supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for checks
  • 1.1 Location of train is determined in accordance with allocation procedures
  • 1.2 Organisational safety controls are identified and acted upon
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
2 Inspect, start and test equipment
  • 2.1 Checks, procedures and standards are identified as required
  • 2.2 Relevant equipment is inspected in accordance with workplace pre-operational functional safety check procedures and operational instructions
  • 2.3 Relevant equipment is started and equipment and components are tested in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Aspects of equipment found to be outside operational specifications are reported and/or recorded for appropriate action
  • 2.5 Warning systems are checked for operational effectiveness
  • 2.6 Control systems are checked in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.7 Visual inspection of train braking systems is conducted to ensure compliance with organisational specifications
3 Check equipment and visually inspect train
  • 3.1 Visual inspection is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures to identify any defects that would prevent safe transit
  • 3.2 Communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safe, efficient and complete inspection
  • 3.3 Condition of train consist is visually inspected and faults are rectified and/or reported
  • 3.4 Conditions requiring urgent action are noted and appropriate action is taken to initiate immediate response
  • 3.5 Passenger facilities are checked to ensure they are clean and fit for service
  • 3.6 Passenger operated equipment is visually checked to ensure operational readiness
4 Record and report faults and defects
  • 4.1 Faults and defects are accurately recorded and/or reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.2 Accurate records are kept in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Potential defects that may affect future safety of equipment are recorded and/or reported
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5006 TLIB3112A Prepare electric passenger train as part of guard duties Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG75 TLIB0008 Prepare passenger train as part of guard duties Unit of competency