TLIC0079 — Operate a motive power unit within defined limits

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What an assessment for TLIC0079 must cover

29 assessable components: 3 elements (10 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Operate motive power unit

1.1Motive power unit is operated at low speed within the defined limits of operation
1.2Motive power unit handling techniques are interpreted and applied to eliminate or minimise risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment and/or rolling stock
1.3Acceleration and braking techniques are applied safely to take into account track, road and weather conditions within the defined limits of operation
1.4Motive power unit is moved in a way that ensures all rolling stock is positioned safely in accordance with relevant codes of practice, yard or siding operating systems and related requirements

2 Work collaboratively

2.1Safe operation of motive power unit is maintained in collaboration with relevant workplace personnel in accordance with operational requirements of the defined limits
2.2Constant communication is maintained with relevant personnel when operating a motive power unit within the defined limits in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
2.3Relevant personnel are advised of any changed/degraded conditions and/or emergency situations
2.4Directions provided by relevant personnel to the limited operation of the motive power unit are interpreted and applied to driving activities in accordance with workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements

3 Follow all applicable rail regulatory requirements

3.1Workplace procedures to operate a motive power unit within the defined limits are used
3.2Rail regulatory requirements applicable to operating a motive power unit within the defined limits of the track or road concerned are accessed, interpreted, clarified as required and applied

Performance evidence

communicating effectively with others
identifying and assessing motive power unit defects and deficiencies, and taking appropriate actions to report, isolate, repair or replace identified defective equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
identifying job hazards and taking required actions to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
operating a motive power unit within defined limits
reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

Knowledge evidence

emergency response procedures
motive power unit controls, instruments and indicators, and their purpose, location and use
procedures for: managing safety and hazardous situations
procedures for: operating and monitoring a motive power unit within defined limits
procedures for: operating and monitoring ancillary equipment on a motive power unit
rail transport operator defined limits within the rail corridor
relevant rail danger zones
relevant rail safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations
relevant sections of applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, codes of practice and/or guidelines
requirements for communicating and working collaboratively with relevant personnel
speed and load limits for a motive power unit within the defined limits
workplace procedures and operating requirements

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Questions about assessing TLIC0079

What does an assessment tool for TLIC0079 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIC0079 needs to address all 29 unit components: 3 elements with 10 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for TLIC0079?

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