Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate road/rail vehicles on track in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures. It includes performing pre-operational and post-operational checks, on tracking and off tracking vehicles, operating the equipment, and completing required documentation. It encompasses the operation of all road/rail on-track vehicles. Licensing or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit. Operators of road/rail vehicles may need to have fulfilled licence or certification requirements for the type of vehicle being used. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and/or territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines. Work is performed under limited supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the operation of road/rail vehicles as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Perform pre-operational equipment checks |
1.1 Basic pre-operational equipment checks are conducted as per manufacturers specifications or local maintenance schedules 1.2 Log books are checked and completed accurately as required 1.3 Deficiencies with equipment are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures 1.4 Relevant persons are notified of problems and/or documentation completed |
2 On track and operate road /rail vehicle |
2.1 On-tracking location is identified and appropriate on-track permission/authority is obtained 2.2 Vehicle is placed on track and set up to operate in accordance with manufacturers specifications and organisational requirements 2.3 Vehicle is operated in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and manufacturers and local working instructions 2.4 Vehicle is operated with due regard for prevailing operating conditions to ensure safe working and minimise/eliminate potential hazards or accidents 2.5 Warning systems are monitored and responded to appropriately during operation to maintain correct functionality of vehicle |
3 Off track road /rail vehicle |
3.1 Off-track location is identified and, if required, appropriate permissions to off track vehicle is obtained 3.2 Front/rear rail wheels are retracted in accordance with manufacturer specifications 3.3 Vehicle is driven not less than 3 metres from running rails, and safety locks to rail wheels are applied 3.4 That vehicle is clear of all running lines is confirmed with train control/network |
4 Perform post-operational equipment procedures |
4.1 Vehicle is left stored in appropriate manner and location to ensure security and protection of equipment 4.2 Post-operational vehicle checks are conducted as per manufacturers specifications or local maintenance schedules to identify defects and maintenance requirements 4.3 Deficiencies with equipment are identified and rectified in an appropriate manner to maintain equipment in correct functionality of equipment 4.4 Relevant persons are notified of problems and/or documentation is completed in accordance with instructions and the relevant codes of practice |
5 Complete documentation |
5.1 Log books are checked and completed accurately 5.2 Required documentation is completed in a timely, accurate and complete manner in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Operations may be conducted: |
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Road/rail vehicles may include but are not limited to: |
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Suitable on-track and off-track locations include: |
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Liaison may include: |
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Communication equipment may include: |
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Information may be provided: |
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Safety and protective equipment may include: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Information/documents may include: |
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Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
C - Vehicle Operation |