TLIC0020 — Operate and monitor a motive power unit

1 Operate motive power unit

• 1.1Motive power unit handling techniques, and track and road knowledge are applied to eliminate or minimise risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment, rolling stock and load
• 1.2Acceleration and braking techniques are applied safely within track, road and weather conditions
• 1.3Hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk control measures implemented
• 1.4Motive power unit and rolling stock movement between sections is monitored and vehicles are positioned safely in accordance with relevant codes of practice and system of safeworking

2 Operate and monitor on-board equipment

• 2.1Motive power unit equipment is monitored and operated to maintain optimum running conditions and to identify faults, defects and deficiencies
• 2.2Appropriate actions are taken in response to identified faults, defects and deficiencies to ensure safe operation of motive power unit, including communications with network control officer in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.3Faults, defects and deficiencies are assessed to determine risk of damage to equipment or injury to personnel

3 Respond effectively to external operating factors

• 3.1Instructions are verified, as required, interpreted and followed in accordance with relevant codes of practice, rail regulatory requirements and workplace policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe
• 3.2Fixed, in-cab, hand signals, verbal movement commands and/or Automatic Train Protection/Control (ATP/C) equipment are interpreted and followed in accordance with relevant codes of practice, system of safeworking, and workplace policies and procedures
• 3.3Hazardous situations are recognised and interpreted, and appropriate initiatives and actions are taken to minimise risk to personnel and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements

4 Work collaboratively

• 4.1Safe operation and monitoring of motive power unit is maintained in collaboration with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
• 4.2Potential or actual conflicts or grievances with train crew, network control officer and other relevant personnel when operating motive power unit are recognised and resolved in accordance with workplace procedures
• 4.3Rail resource management principles are applied, as required, in rail operations involving motive power unit in accordance with workplace procedures
• 4.4Regular communication is maintained with train crew, network control officer, drivers of other trains and other relevant personnel when operating motive power unit in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 4.5Train crew, network control officer, drivers of other trains and other relevant personnel are advised of operational problems, delays, and safety incident and emergency situations
• 4.6Information provided by train crew, network control officer, drivers of other trains and other relevant personnel relevant to ongoing operation of motive power unit is interpreted and applied to driving activities in accordance with workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements

5 Follow all applicable rail regulatory requirements

• 5.1Rail regulatory requirements applicable to operating motive power unit, and train and track or road concerned are accessed, clarified, as required, and interpreted
• 5.2Relevant rail regulatory requirements are applied and followed when operating motive power unit
• 5.3Rail resource management principles are applied in all rail operations involving motive power unit in accordance with workplace procedures and applicable rail regulatory requirements

What does an assessment tool for TLIC0020 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIC0020 needs to address all 52 unit components: 5 elements with 19 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 20 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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