ELEMENT S | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Plan and prepare for shunting operation | 1.1 | Shunting requirements are confirmed through workplace documents and/or relevant personnel |
1.2 | Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented |
1.3 | Local safety requirements are identified and followed in accordance with workplace procedures |
1.4 | Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage |
2 | Shunt trains | 2.1 | Points, levers and/or switches are operated as required in accordance with workplace requirements |
2.2 | Audible signals, hand signals and other line of sight communications are used to assist the control of train movements |
2.3 | Hand, light and radio shunting commands are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements |
2.4 | Pre-movement inspection/tests are carried out prior to moving trains |
2.5 | Train is shunted and positioned in accordance with operational/workplace requirements |
2.6 | Train is secured after shunt movement in accordance with workplace requirements |
3 | Couple trains | 3.1 | Type of connections required are identified prior to coupling |
3.2 | Trains to be coupled are positioned in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements |
3.3 | Trains to be coupled are fully secured |
3.4 | Alignment of couplers in the appropriate position for type of connection required is ensured |
3.5 | Prior to coupling trains, safety requirements are ensured |
3.6 | Trains are coupled in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements |
3.7 | Post-coupling inspection/tests are carried out in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements |
4 | Uncouple trains | 4.1 | Trains to be uncoupled are identified and pre-uncoupling checks and, as required, procedures, are conducted in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements |
4.2 | Prior to uncoupling trains, safety requirements are ensured |
4.3 | Train to remain after uncoupling is fully secured |
4.4 | Trains are uncoupled in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements |
4.5 | Post-uncoupling inspection/tests are carried out in accordance with operating procedures and workplace requirements |
