Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2 . This is the second release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package:
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Release 1 . This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive in accordance with relevant workplace practices, rail regulations and codes of practice. It includes checking and preparing a heritage steam locomotive, visually examining a locomotive, conducting in-cab checks, and moving and positioning a locomotive for service in accordance with workplace procedures. People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines. Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
B – Equipment Checking and Maintenance. |
Unit Sector
Rail sector. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Light fire and raise steam |
1.1 |
Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities |
1.2 |
Allocation of locomotives is checked in accordance with notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk |
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1.3 |
Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard |
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1.4 |
Pre-light-up procedures applicable to the type of fire box are identified and followed to enable safe boiler operation |
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1.5 |
Light-up procedures and safety practices are followed to build up steam within the boiler and to ensure ‘smoking’ is minimised |
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1.6 |
Instruments and equipment are monitored to ensure safe and efficient operation as steam pressure is raised to operating level |
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1.7 |
Where a problem is indicated, actions are taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation |
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2 |
Prepare for heritage steam locomotive work activities |
2.1 |
Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities |
2.2 |
Allocation of locomotives is checked as identified by notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk |
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2.3 |
Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented |
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2.4 |
Trackside safety and basic electrification awareness procedures are followed while locating allocated locomotive in the yard |
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2.5 |
Locomotive inspection and preparation duties are identified and interpreted |
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2.6 |
Train schedules, notices and other operational and regulatory documentation are accessed and interpreted |
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2.7 |
Communication equipment required for day’s operations is obtained and checked to ensure it is functional |
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2.8 |
Required personal protective equipment (PPE) is obtained for use prior to day’s train driving activities |
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2.9 |
Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard |
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3 |
Inspect and prepare heritage steam locomotive |
3.1 |
Features, functions and location of locomotive and associated equipment are identified |
3.2 |
Logbook is checked to confirm serviceability of locomotive |
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3.3 |
Preparation and safety checks are conducted in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and other workplace policies and procedures |
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3.4 |
Locomotive, kit and equipment are checked and defects and deficiencies recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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3.5 |
Availability of appropriate fuel, lubricating oils, water and sand quantities are checked against journey requirements and appropriate actions are taken to replenish them, as required |
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3.6 |
Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed |
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4 |
Conduct in-cab checks |
4.1 |
Locomotive is checked in correct sequence and all equipment is confirmed to be operating to optimum requirements |
4.2 |
Cab layout is checked and confirmed that it meets operating requirements |
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4.3 |
Pre-departure mechanical checks are correctly performed and correct functioning of equipment confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and operating requirements |
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4.4 |
Operational controls and indicators are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate actions taken if not working correctly |
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4.5 |
Communication equipment is checked to ensure it is functioning correctly and appropriate actions taken if not working correctly |
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4.6 |
Auxiliary equipment is checked and confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements |
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4.7 |
Fire extinguisher, safety equipment, emergency toolbox and any other required equipment are checked to confirm they are in position and meet operational requirements |
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4.8 |
Pre-departure checks are carried out to ensure locomotive is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move |
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5 |
Complete documentation |
5.1 |
Required documentation concerning inspecting, preparing and starting up locomotive is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
5.2 |
Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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6 |
Position heritage steam locomotive |
6.1 |
Authority to move and position locomotive is obtained and relevant personnel are advised of intention and procedures |
6.2 |
Locomotive is operated in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, within operating and operational constraints |
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6.3 |
Locomotive is positioned in accordance with operational requirements and directions |
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6.4 |
Locomotive performance is monitored during operation to confirm effective operation or to identify defects |
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6.5 |
Equipment defects are identified, rectified and recorded or relevant personnel are advised for assistance |
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6.6 |
Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed to ensure safety and to prevent injury and damage |
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6.7 |
Network control officer and other relevant personnel are advised that locomotive is secured in the required position and is ready for service |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIB4077A Inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive. |
Links
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