TLIC3072 — Conduct the duties of an assistant on a heritage locomotive

1 Prepare to assist with operating a heritage locomotive

• 1.1Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s operational activities
• 1.2Allocation of locomotive is checked and confirmed
• 1.3Train schedules/notices and other operational and regulatory documentation is accessed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.4Personal protective equipment required for operating locomotive is obtained
• 1.5Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
• 1.6Trackside safety and basic electrification awareness procedures are followed while locating allocated locomotive

2 Assist with preparing and starting a heritage locomotive

• 2.1Logbook is checked to confirm serviceability of locomotive
• 2.2Locomotive is confirmed as being securely stabled prior to commencing preparation and safety checks
• 2.3Preparation and safety checks are conducted in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and other workplace policies and procedures
• 2.4Fluid levels and mechanical equipment are checked and appropriate action is taken as required
• 2.5Locomotive is started in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational instructions
• 2.6For critical or serious equipment faults that cannot be readily rectified, locomotive is shut down, faulty equipment is isolated and tagged, and problem is reported for rectification
• 2.7All instruments and gauges are observed, readings are interpreted to confirm effective air and electrical operation, and where a problem is indicated, action is taken to determine cause and to rectify or report the situation
• 2.8Fluid levels are rechecked after starting and appropriate action is taken as required
• 2.9Assistance is provided with pre-departure checks
• 2.10Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with organisational requirements

3 Assist with coupling, uncoupling and securing rail vehicles

• 3.1Rail vehicles are positioned to meet coupling requirements in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 3.2Coupling systems are identified and applied appropriately to couple and/or uncouple rail vehicles
• 3.3Connecting hoses and electrical couplings are connected/disconnected in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 3.4Hand brakes and other securing devices are applied/released and attached/removed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4 Assist with operating a heritage locomotive

• 4.1Safeworking activities are undertaken in accordance with organisational and/or network owner policies and procedures
• 4.2Supervisory controls and indicators are monitored and operated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 4.3Assistance is provided with communications for network control officer and ground staff
• 4.4Observation of all aspects of the rail corridor and environs is maintained and communicated to driver in accordance with organisational and/or network owner policies and procedures
• 4.5If driver is incapacitated train is stopped, Network Control Officer is informed and instructions are followed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 4.6Assistance with locomotive operation is provided as requested by driver

5 Assist with stabling a heritage locomotive

• 5.1Locomotive is secured in accordance with directions, organisational procedures and rail regulations
• 5.2Locomotive is shut down in accordance with manufacturer and/or operator instructions
• 5.3Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with organisational requirements
• 5.4Cab is secured in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for TLIC3072 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIC3072 needs to address all 61 unit components: 5 elements with 30 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 19 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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