Qualification details

Employability Skill  

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• Implement and monitor communication systems and procedures required for terminal train driving activities
• Read and interpret relevant regulations, instructions, signs and labels applicable to the supervision of terminal train driving activities
• Speak clearly and directly on matters related to terminal train driving activities
• Listen to and interpret verbal information related to terminal train driving activities
• Negotiate issues with others in the course of terminal train driving activities
• Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour
• Use relevant communication equipment.

Teamwork 

• Collaborate with others in the course of terminal train driving activities
• Provide leadership to other personnel in the rail workplace
• Motivate others in the rail workplace
• Assist others in the workplace to achieve and maintain competence
• Assist in the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise during terminal train driving activities
• Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace
• Work with persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion, etc

Problem solving 

• Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of terminal train driving activities
• Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of terminal train driving activities including hazards and risks and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility
• Identify and control hazards and risks in a range of terminal train driving activities and take appropriate precautions
• Use mathematics to solve various calculations related to terminal train driving activities.

Initiative and enterprise 

• Modify activities dependent on differing rail situations and contingencies
• Take appropriate initiatives in a range of operational situations such as those above
• Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the working environment.

Planning and organising 

• Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures
• Monitor systems and procedures for compliance with regulations and codes of practice
• Implement the workplace security and safety management systems
• Monitor and evaluate operational performance and compliance
• Collect and interpret information needed in the course of terminal train driving activities
• Organise and plan own work activities
• Manage time and priorities in the course of terminal train driving activities.

Self management 

• Interpret and apply regulations and instructions
• Establish and follow own work plans and schedules
• Evaluate own work performance.

Learning 

• Contribute to learning and assessment activities in the workplace
• Assist others to adapt to any changes in workplace systems, equipment, procedures and the workplace operating environment
• Assist in the instruction, coaching or mentoring of others in the workplace
• Contribute to the assessment of the competence of others in the workplace
• Assist in the creation of a learning environment in the rail industry workplace
• Adapt own competence in response to any changes in the processes and equipment used in terminal train driving activities
• Update own knowledge and skills required for terminal train driving activities.

Technology 

• Use equipment and materials required during terminal train driving activities
• Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used during terminal train driving activities
• Follow and apply WHS/OHS procedures when using and servicing rail equipment and facilities.

Field 

Unit 

B 

Equipment Checking and Maintenance 

TLIB0132A

Start up and shut down a single locomotive

TLIB2131A

Prepare train

TLIB3019B

Test train braking system

TLIB3123A

Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals

C 

Vehicle Operation 

TLIC0079A

Operate a motive power unit within defined limits

TLIC3017A

Shunt rolling stock

TLIC3027A

Stable a motive power unit

E 

Communication and Calculation 

TLIE2007A

Use communication systems

F 

Safety Management 

TLIF2010A

Apply fatigue management strategies

TLIF3058A

Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

U 

Environment 

TLIU2012A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Field 

Unit 

B 

Equipment Checking and Maintenance 

TLIB2122A

Apply awareness of fundamentals of rail operations in yards or sidings

TLIB3018A

Conduct full train examination

TLIB3021A

Conduct train roll-by inspection

TLIB3118A

Apply awareness of railway fundamentals

TLIB3113B

Diagnose and rectify minor faults on motive power units and rolling stock

TLIB4078A

Carry out a train roll-by inspection

TLIB4079A

Conduct a general train examination

TLIB4081A

Provision a motive power unit

TLIB4082A

Set up motive power units in multi-coupled consist

C 

Vehicle Operation 

TLIC3082A

Operate a locomotive by portable remote control

TLIC4074A

Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles

E 

Communication and Calculation 

TLIE1005A

Carry out basic workplace calculations

TLIE2008A

Process workplace documentation

TLIE3002A

Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

F 

Safety Management 

TLIF2080C

Safely access the rail corridor

TLIF2018A

Operate firefighting equipment

TLIF3085A

Apply local incident response procedures

TLIF3091A

Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements

HLTFA311A

Apply first aid

K 

Technology 

TLIK2010A

Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

L 

Resource Management 

TLIL2048A

Prepare for train departure

W 

Equipment and Systems Operations 

TLIW2041A

Clip points and apply rail safety equipment

TLIW3026B

Operate stand alone signalling points control equipment