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 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 equipment, and completing required documentation. It encompasses the operation of all road/rail on-track vehicles. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when operating road/rail vehicles as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts. A road vehicle fitted with retractable rail guidance wheels (also known as a hi-rail vehicle) and may also involve:
People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety and safeworking requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines. Operators of road/rail vehicles may need to have applicable road and/or high-risk licence or certification requirements for the type of vehicle being used. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
C – Vehicle Operation |
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 |
Perform pre-operational equipment checks |
1.1 |
Pre-operational equipment checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications or local maintenance schedules and operational procedures |
1.2 |
Logbooks are checked and accurately completed as required |
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1.3 |
Deficiencies with equipment are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures |
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1.4 |
Relevant people are notified of problems and/or documentation is completed |
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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 manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements |
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2.3 |
Vehicle is operated in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems, and manufacturer and local working instructions |
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2.4 |
Vehicle is operated in accordance with prevailing operating conditions to ensure safe working and to minimise/eliminate potential hazards or accidents |
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2.5 |
Warning systems are monitored and responded to appropriately during operation to maintain correct functionality of vehicle |
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3 |
Off -track road/rail vehicle |
3.1 |
Off-track location is identified and appropriate permissions to off track vehicle are obtained as required |
3.2 |
Front/rear rail wheels are retracted in accordance with manufacturer specifications |
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3.3 |
Vehicle is driven not less than three metres from running rails, and safety locks are applied to rail wheels |
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3.4 |
Vehicle is confirmed with Network Control Officer as being clear of all running lines |
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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 in accordance with manufacturer specifications or local maintenance schedules to identify defects and maintenance requirements |
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4.3 |
Deficiencies with equipment are identified and rectified in an appropriate manner to maintain equipment in correct functionality |
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4.4 |
Relevant people are notified of problems and/or documentation is completed in accordance with instructions and relevant codes of practice |
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4.5 |
Required documentation is completed in a timely, accurate and complete manner in accordance with workplace procedures |
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 TLIC3045A Operate road/rail vehicle. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851