TLIC4074 — Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles

1 Prepare to shunt rail vehicles

• 1.1Shunting instructions are interpreted and confirmed
• 1.2Location of rail vehicles and required movements are identified
• 1.3Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures implemented
• 1.4Allocated motive power unit is confirmed as appropriate for intended activities

2 Shunt rail vehicles

• 2.1Points, levers, switches and signals are operated, as required, in accordance with workplace policies and procedures to control rail vehicle movement
• 2.2Uniform line of sight and radio shunting commands are used in accordance with workplace policies, procedures and requirements
• 2.3Rail vehicles are positioned in accordance with operational requirements
• 2.4Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and to avoid damage to equipment
• 2.5Defect/fault cards are checked and appropriate actions are taken in accordance with workplace policies and procedures as required
• 2.6Rail vehicle movements are controlled to prevent damage of rail vehicles and loads/contents in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

3 Couple, uncouple and secure rail vehicles

• 3.1Rail vehicles are positioned to meet coupling requirements in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
• 3.2Coupling systems are identified and applied appropriately to couple and/or uncouple rail vehicles in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements
• 3.3Handbrakes and other securing devices are applied/released and attached/removed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

What does an assessment tool for TLIC4074 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIC4074 needs to address all 29 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 8 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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