ELEMENT S | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Drive train efficiently and effectively | 1.1 | Train is operated in accordance with relevant codes of practice, workplace procedures and instructions |
1.2 | Train is operated safely in accordance with track/road characteristics and route conditions |
1.3 | Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented |
1.4 | Train operations are controlled to minimise wear, maximise efficiency and avoid damage |
1.5 | Train is operated with due care for passenger comfort and quality of ride |
1.6 | Train is safely operated to specified timetable and schedule in accordance with on-time running standards |
1.7 | Performance of equipment and rolling stock is monitored to maintain optimum running conditions and to identify faults, defects and efficiencies |
1.8 | Relevant codes of practice, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health safety (OHS) and environmental requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage |
2 | Operate train in accordance with operating procedures | 2.1 | Train documentation is received, interpreted and followed |
2.2 | Relevant codes of practice, safeworking and signalling requirements are adhered to throughout train operations |
2.3 | Network Control Officer instructions and other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of train |
2.4 | Communications are maintained with relevant personnel during train journey in accordance with relevant codes of practice and safeworking systems |
2.5 | Instructions about train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient running |
3 | Manage communications | 3.1 | Passengers are advised of station identification, emergency situations and other critical information as required, using train communications system |
3.2 | Network Control Officer and other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of train |
3.3 | Communications are maintained with Network Control Officer and other relevant personnel during train journey in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant codes of practice and safeworking systems |
3.4 | Instructions about train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient on-time running |
3.5 | Instructions are verified as required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and requirements, and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure actions taken are appropriate and safe |
3.6 | Fixed and hand signals, and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure actions taken are appropriate and safe |
4 | Change ends | 4.1 | Arrival procedures are carried out in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4.2 | Checks and terminus inspections are carried out in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4.3 | Departure procedures are carried out in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
5 | Carry out in-service inspections | 5.1 | Train checks are made in accordance with workplace procedures |
5.2 | Problems and defects are identified and reported/rectified in accordance with workplace procedures, other regulatory requirements and manufacturer instructions |
5.3 | Incidents or unusual occurrences are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures |
6 | Handover train to relieving driver | 6.1 | Identity of relieving driver is checked and confirmed as required |
6.2 | Relieving driver is advised of condition and location of train as required |
6.3 | Relieving driver is updated and is made aware of relevant documentation as required |
7 | Accept train handover as relief driver | 7.1 | Relieving driver position is taken up at correct time and location in accordance with organisational requirements |
7.2 | Identification is presented to train driver being relieved, as required |
7.3 | Relevant documentation is identified and referred to in accordance with organisational requirements |
