Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 4:08 PM AWST
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Operate a locomotive by portable remote control
Operate a locomotive by portable remote control
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC3082A
TLIC3082A
State Code
WG208
WG208
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
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a motive power system by a portable remote control unit in accordance with safeworking and manufacturer instructions, and organisational procedures. It includes preparing the locomotive, setting up the portable remote control equipment, operating the system after the set-up is complete and shutting it down after operation. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set up locomotive for portable remote operation
- 1.1 Locomotive is set up for portable remote control operation in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
- 1.2 Where necessary, portable remote control equipment is installed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
- 1.3 Remote control system is tested and operation is confirmed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
- 1.4 Relevant occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage to equipment
2 Operate locomotive using portable remote control equipment
- 2.1 Where applicable, relevant warning signage is placed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 2.2 Portable remote control equipment is operated and monitored in accordance with operational requirements during train movements to provide safe train handling and control
- 2.3 Portable remote control equipment is operated with an awareness that not all persons in the vicinity of the work area may know that the locomotive is being operated remotely
- 2.4 Any operational difficulties encountered are addressed by re-establishing control of the locomotive with minimum risk to personnel and equipment
3 Shut down portable remote control equipment
- 3.1 Locomotive is secured against unintentional movement in a safe location in accordance with organisational procedures
- 3.2 Portable remote control equipment is shut down in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
- 3.3 When required, portable remote control equipment is removed from the locomotive in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures
- 3.4 Relevant OH&S requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage to equipment
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Locomotives may include:
diesel locomotives
electric locomotives
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant log or record book
maintenance notices, records and requests
local instructions
equipment operation manuals
operational instructions, policies and procedures
emergency procedure manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include:
legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
Locomotives may include:
diesel locomotives
electric locomotives
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant log or record book
maintenance notices, records and requests
local instructions
equipment operation manuals
operational instructions, policies and procedures
emergency procedure manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include:
legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
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:
the required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
setting up portable remote control equipment correctly
operating the locomotive using the remote control equipment
shutting down the remote control equipment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to 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 workplace 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:
the required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
setting up portable remote control equipment correctly
operating the locomotive using the remote control equipment
shutting down the remote control equipment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to 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 workplace 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ84 | TLIC3082 | Operate a locomotive by portable remote control | 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 |