Unit of competency Outline
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Apply awareness of railway fundamentals
Apply awareness of railway fundamentals
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3118
TLIB3118
State Code
AVK35
AVK35
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop an awareness of railway fundamentals. This includes the track, trackside equipment, fixed structures, rail vehicles and rolling stock. This unit is intended for people entering the rail industry who will be required to enter and work in the rail corridor.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify track and structures terminology and features
- 1.1 Basic terminology is explained for track, trackside equipment and fixed structures
- 1.2 Features of track, including geography, geometry and classes are explained
- 1.3 Bridges and other infrastructure categories and their purpose are identified
- 1.4 Other principal structure types and their purpose are identified
- 1.5 Relevant stakeholders to whom structural faults and anomalies are reported, are identified
2 Identify overhead and/or electrical components
- 2.1 Principal overhead and/or other electrical components and their purpose are identified
- 2.2 Power sources are identified
- 2.3 Methods of isolation and their purpose are identified in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Identify rail track vehicles and rolling stock
- 3.1 Types of trains and rolling stock are identified
- 3.2 Types of machines used for track installation and maintenance are identified
- 3.3 Types of rail track vehicles are identified
- 3.4 Relevant stakeholders to whom rolling stock faults and anomalies are reported, are identified
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S8269 | TLIB3118A | Apply awareness of railway fundamentals | Unit of competency |