DRAFT TLIC3048 Shunt couple and uncouple electric passenger trains
UNIT CODE / TLIC3048Unit Title / Shunt couple and uncouple electric passenger trains
modification History / Release 1. New unit of competency.
Application / This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to shunt, couple and uncouple an electric passenger train to operational requirements in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures. This includes planning and preparing for shunting operations, shunting the train, coupling and uncoupling the train, and using a coupling adaptor.
Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including state and territory acts and regulations together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.
Work is generally performed without supervision and within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger trains to operational requirements as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
PREREQUISITE UNIT / Not applicable.
Competency Field / C – Vehicle Operation
unit sector / Not applicable.
ELEMENTs / PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes. / Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1 / Plan and prepare for shunting operation / 1.1 / Shunting requirements are confirmed through workplace documents and/or relevant personnel
1.2 / Local safety requirements are identified and performed in accordance with workplace procedures
1.3 / Relevant WHS/OHS requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
2 / Shunt trains / 2.1 / Where required, points, levers and/or switches are operated in accordance with workplace requirements
2.2 / Audible signals, hand signals and other line of sight communications are used to assist the control of train movements
2.3 / Hand, light and radio shunting commands used are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
2.4 / Pre-movement inspection/tests are carried out prior to moving trains
2.5 / Train is shunted and positioned in accordance with operational/workplace requirements
2.6 / Following shunt movement train is secured in accordance with workplace requirements
3 / Couple trains / 3.1 / Type of connections required are identified prior to coupling
3.2 / Trains to be coupled are positioned in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements
3.3 / Trains to be coupled are fully secured
3.4 / Alignment of couplers in the appropriate position for type of connection required is ensured
3.5 / Prior to coupling trains, safety requirements are ensured
3.6 / Trains are coupled in accordance with operational/workplace requirements
3.7 / Post-coupling inspection/tests are carried out in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements
4 / Uncouple trains / 4.1 / Trains to be uncoupled are identified and pre-uncoupling checks and, where required, procedures are conducted in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements
4.2 / Prior to uncoupling trains safety requirements are ensured
4.3 / Train that will remain after uncoupling is fully secured
4.4 / Trains are uncoupled in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements
4.5 / Post-uncoupling inspection/tests are carried out in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements
FOUNDATION SKILLS
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
RANGE OF CONDITIONS
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
UNIT MAPPING INFORMATION / This unit is equivalent to TLIC3048B Shunt couple and uncouple electric passenger trains.
LINKS / TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide at:
http://tlisc.org.au/training-packages/rail-training/.
Title / Assessment Requirements for TLIC3048 Shunt couple and uncouple electric passenger trains
PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE / Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:
· applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
· applying rail safety practices and regulations
· assessing shunting, coupling and uncoupling defects
· carrying out pre-shunting checks correctly
· communicating effectively with others when shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger trains
· coupling an electric passenger train
· identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
· identifying and assessing electric passenger train defects and deficiencies, and taking appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace any identified defective equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
· implementing contingency plans for unplanned events
· interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
· modifying activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
· monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
· operating and adapting to differences in trains and related equipment in accordance with operating procedures
· operating electronic communication equipment to required protocol
· reporting and/or rectifying any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger trains promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
· reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger trains
· selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards
· working collaboratively with others when shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger trains
· working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE / Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
· applicable minimum standards and approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
· communication protocols
· coupling systems, their components and their operation
· diagnostic techniques relating to shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger trains
· procedures to be followed in an emergency
· relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations including codes of practice for manual handling
· shunting procedures and requirements
· types of couplers and their purpose
· types of coupling adaptors and their purpose (where used)
ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS / Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.
Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a number of locations including sidings and depots/yards.
Resources for assessment include:
· a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations
· relevant and appropriate materials, tools equipment, and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
· applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
LINKS / TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide at:
http://tlisc.org.au/training-packages/rail-training/.
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