TLIB2131 Prepare train

Release: 1

TLIB2131 Prepare train

Modification History

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 prepare a train for operation in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. It includes conducting pre-departure checks and confirming the required train documentation. 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. 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

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Identify pre-departure checks	1.1	Required checks, and relevant procedures and standards are identified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
1.2	Constraints and special instructions that may apply for the journey are obtained
1.3	Compliance with the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and relevant regulatory requirements are identified, as required
2	Implement pre-departure checks	2.1	Motive power unit control systems are set up and checked in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
2.2	Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
2.3	Train is checked to ensure rolling stock is coupled and sequenced correctly
2.4	Train braking systems are tested to ensure they are operating effectively, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
2.5	Action is taken to rectify identified faults to ensure minimum delay to planned running schedule
3	Confirm train can proceed	3.1	Relevant personnel are advised of the result of completed checks
3.2	Authority to proceed relevant to the operational situation is obtained and followed in accordance with organisational policies and 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.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIB2131A Prepare train.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851