Unit of competency Outline
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Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles
Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC4074A
TLIC4074A
State Code
WI807
WI807
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely shunt rail vehicles in accordance with safeworking and organisational, policies and procedures.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to shunt rail vehicles
- 1.1 Shunting instructions are interpreted and confirmed
- 1.2 Location of rail vehicles and required movements are identified
- 1.3 Allocated motive power unit is confirmed as appropriate for intended activities
2 Shunt rail vehicles
- 2.1 Where required, points, levers, switches and signals are operated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures for the control of rail vehicle movement
- 2.2 Uniform line of sight and radio shunting commands are used in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and requirements
- 2.3 Rail vehicles are positioned in accordance with operational requirements
- 2.4 Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and to avoid damage to equipment
- 2.5 Where required, defect/fault cards are checked and appropriate action is taken in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 2.6 Rail vehicle movements are controlled to prevent damage of rail vehicles and loads/contents in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
3 Couple, uncouple and secure rail vehicles
- 3.1 Rail vehicles are positioned to meet coupling requirements in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.2 Coupling systems are identified and applied appropriately to couple and/or uncouple rail vehicles in accordance with manufacturer and organisational requirements
- 3.3 Handbrakes and other securing devices are applied/released attached/removed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Rail vehicles may include:
carriages
diesel or electric motive power units
diesel or electric railcars
electric passenger trains
road/rail vehicles
shunting tractors
track machines
wagons
Line of sight communication includes:
fixed signals
flags
hand signals
light signals
verbal
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
hearing protection
high visibility clothing
insect repellent
sunglasses
sunscreen
safety:
devices
footwear
glasses
headwear
Organisational procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
workplace procedures
Rail vehicles may include:
carriages
diesel or electric motive power units
diesel or electric railcars
electric passenger trains
road/rail vehicles
shunting tractors
track machines
wagons
Line of sight communication includes:
fixed signals
flags
hand signals
light signals
verbal
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
hearing protection
high visibility clothing
insect repellent
sunglasses
sunscreen
safety:
devices
footwear
glasses
headwear
Organisational procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
workplace procedures
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and organisational procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including organisational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests.
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and organisational procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including organisational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests.
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ77 | TLIC4074 | Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J801 | TLI33213 | Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving | Qualification |
| J805 | TLI42613 | Certificate IV in Train Driving | Qualification |