ELEMENT S | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Carry out preparation checks | 1.1 | Location of train is determined in accordance with allocation procedures |
1.2 | Organisational safety controls are identified and acted on |
1.3 | Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health safety (OHS) requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage |
2 | Inspect, start and test equipment | 2.1 | Required checks, procedures and standards are identified prior to start up |
2.2 | Prior to start up, relevant equipment is inspected in accordance with workplace pre-operational functional safety check procedures and operational instructions |
2.3 | Train is started up in accordance with operational instructions |
2.4 | Following start up, relevant equipment and components are tested in accordance with workplace procedures |
2.5 | Aspects of equipment found to be outside operational specifications are reported for appropriate action |
2.6 | Safety warning systems are checked for operational effectiveness |
2.7 | Control systems are checked in accordance with workplace policies and procedures |
2.8 | Train braking systems are applied and released to ensure they are operating correctly |
2.9 | Faults are identified and appropriate corrective action is taken to ensure operational safety |
3 | Carry out visual inspection and check condition of train | 3.1 | Visual inspection is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures to identify any defects that would prevent safe transit |
3.2 | Communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safe, efficient and complete inspection |
3.3 | Condition of train consist is visually inspected and faults are rectified and/or reported |
3.4 | Conditions requiring urgent action are noted and appropriate action is taken to initiate immediate response |
3.5 | Passenger facilities are checked to ensure they are clean |
3.6 | Passenger operated equipment is visually checked to ensure operational readiness |
4 | Record and report faults and/or defects | 4.1 | Faults and/or defects are accurately reported in accordance with organisational requirements |
4.2 | Accurate records are kept in accordance with organisational requirements |
4.3 | Potential defects that may affect future safety of equipment are reported |
