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Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals

Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3124
State Code
AVK32
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
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply an awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals.It includes configurations, components, types of equipment and their basic operation.This unit is intended as an introduction for people entering the rail industry who will be working on or around steam locomotives.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify basic locomotive configurations
  • 1.1 Different locomotive configurations are identified
  • 1.2 Basic layout of different types of locomotive is identified
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
2 Identify boiler construction and components
  • 2.1 Different boiler construction and configurations are identified
  • 2.2 Primary boiler fittings are identified
  • 2.3 Secondary boiler fittings are identified
3 Identify air/vacuum systems and operation
  • 3.1 Basic air/vacuum components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • 3.2 Uses and operation of air/vacuum system are identified
4 Identify electrical systems and operation
  • 4.1 Basic electrical components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • 4.2 Uses and operation of electrical system/s are identified
5 Identify mechanical systems and operation
  • 5.1 Basic mechanical components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • 5.2 Uses and operation of mechanical system are identified
6 Identify control systems and operation
  • 6.1 Basic control system components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • 6.2 Uses and operation of control systems are identified
7 Identify lubricating systems and operation
  • 7.1 Basic lubricating systems and components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • 7.2 Uses and operation of lubricating systems are identified
8 Identify auxiliary equipment and its operation
  • 8.1 Basic auxiliary equipment components relevant to locomotive type are located and identified
  • 8.2 Uses and operation of auxiliary equipment are identified
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG193 TLIB3124A Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals Unit of competency