TLIC3048 — Shunt, couple and uncouple electric passenger trains

1 Plan and prepare for shunting operation

• 1.1Shunting requirements are confirmed through workplace documents and/or relevant personnel
• 1.2Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures implemented
• 1.3Local safety requirements are identified and followed in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.4Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage

2 Shunt trains

• 2.1Points, levers and/or switches are operated, as required, in accordance with workplace requirements
• 2.2Audible signals, hand signals and other line of sight communications are used to assist the control of train movements
• 2.3Hand, light and radio shunting commands are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
• 2.4Pre-movement inspection/tests are carried out prior to moving trains
• 2.5Train is shunted and positioned in accordance with operational/workplace requirements
• 2.6Train is secured after shunt movement in accordance with workplace requirements

3 Couple trains

• 3.1Type of connections required are identified prior to coupling
• 3.2Trains to be coupled are positioned in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements
• 3.3Trains to be coupled are fully secured
• 3.4Alignment of couplers in the appropriate position for type of connection required is ensured
• 3.5Safety requirements are ensured prior to coupling trains
• 3.6Trains are coupled in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements
• 3.7Post-coupling inspection/tests are carried out in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements

4 Uncouple trains

• 4.1Trains to be uncoupled are identified and pre-uncoupling checks and procedures are conducted in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements
• 4.2Safety requirements are ensured prior to uncoupling trains
• 4.3Train to remain after uncoupling is fully secured
• 4.4Trains are uncoupled in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements
• 4.5Post-uncoupling inspection/tests are carried out in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements

What does an assessment tool for TLIC3048 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIC3048 needs to address all 43 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 6 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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