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Operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line

Operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC0019
State Code
ODQ34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
14/03/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line in accordance with system of safeworking requirements, network owner and/or workplace policies and procedures. It includes driving, monitoring and controlling train running and responding to changing operating factors on a railway main line. It also includes stabling or handing over a motive power unit in accordance with organisational requirements.This unit can be applied to single motive power units or multiple consist freight, heavy haul or passenger trains.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Drive and monitor train
  • 1.1 Motive power unit is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions, and workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Motive power unit is operated safely with consideration of train consist and loading to minimise wear and fuel use, and to avoid damage
  • 1.3 Motive power unit handling techniques, and track and road knowledge are applied to eliminate or minimise risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment, rolling stock and load
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
  • 1.5 Equipment and rolling stock are monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and to identify faults, defects and inefficiencies
  • 1.6 Appropriate actions are taken in response to identified faults, defects and deficiencies to ensure safe operation of motive power unit
2 Control and monitor train running
  • 2.1 Events and circumstances affecting planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Instructions received from network control officer are interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of train
  • 2.3 Communications are maintained with relevant personnel during train journey in accordance with relevant system of safeworking, network requirements, and workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.4 Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running
3 Respond to changed operating factors
  • 3.1 Instructions regarding changed operating factors are confirmed, interpreted and followed in accordance with system of safeworking, network owner requirements, and workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Fixed, in-cab, hand signals, verbal movement commands and/or Automatic Train Protection/Control (ATP/C) equipment are interpreted and followed in accordance with relevant codes of practice, system of safeworking, and workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Hazardous situations are recognised and appropriate actions are taken to minimise risk to passengers/freight and equipment
  • 3.4 Emergency situations are recognised and actions are taken in accordance with system of safeworking, network owner requirements, and workplace policies and procedures
4 Stable or hand over train
  • 4.1 Train is stabled in accordance with system of safeworking requirements, operational instructions and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Safety devices are activated or put in position in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Prior to stabling/handover, documentation relevant to train and activities undertaken en route is updated and provided to relief crew or completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 4.4 Prior to stabling/handover, relevant housekeeping activities are completed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 4.5 Relevant personnel are advised of condition and location of train in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 4.6 Incidents or unusual occurrences are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVJ79 TLIC4072 Operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHX8 TLI42622 Certificate IV in Train Driving Qualification
BHG7 TLI42621 Certificate IV in Train Driving Qualification