NZQA registered unit standard
29380 version 1
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Title
Operate communications systems, train and network equipment to
ensure service performance expectations are met
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
15
This unit standard is for those employed in passenger rail
network operations.
People credited with this unit standard are able to operate
communications systems, trains and network equipment used
on the rail network to ensure service performance expectations
are met.
Classification
Rail Transport > Rail Operations
Available grade
Achieved
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit standard 29378, Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the
rail operating environment and safety procedures, or
demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
Assessment against this unit standard is to be carried out within an organisation
operating under a current Rail Licence issued in accordance with the provisions of
the Railways Act 2005 and subsequent amendments. The term ‘operator rules and
procedures’ referred to in this unit standard are those that the organisation has in
place to meet the requirements of the Rail Licence.
2
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes the Health and Safety in
Employment Act 1992, which will be replaced by the Health and Safety at Work Act
2015 when it becomes effective on 4 April 2016, Railways Act 2005.
3
Definitions
Service performance expectations – the level of service stated in legislation and
operator rules and procedures, and communicated by company management and
supervisors.
Operator rules and procedures – Rail Operating Rules, Procedures & Local Network
Instructions (RORP); Rail Operating Code (ROC), and local bulletins or notices
relevant to the task which may include local operating procedures, work site safety
plans and standard operating procedures.
Rail network – The network managed by the party who is delegated to authorise the
occupancy and movement of trains and other Rail Service Vehicles.
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SSB Code 101571
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NZQA registered unit standard
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29380 version 1
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Assessment information
The literacy and numeracy requirements of this unit standard require candidates to
be able to read and interpret rail operator rules and procedures, communicate with
passengers and other crew, interpret and comply with rail signage and warnings.
All work practices must meet operator rules and procedures, recognised codes of
practice and documented worksite safety procedures (where these exceed the
codes) for personal, product, and worksite safety, and the obligations required under
current legislation.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Operate communication systems used on the rail network.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Telecommunication equipment is operated in accordance with operator rules
and procedures.
Range
must include a minimum of one of – radio; phone.
1.2
Public address (PA) systems on board trains are operated in accordance with
operator rules and procedures.
1.3
The all clear or right of way signal is described and applied in accordance with
operator rules and procedures.
Outcome 2
Operate trains to ensure service performance expectations are met.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Service performance expectations are explained.
Range
may include but is not limited to – timely running of services,
assistance offered to passengers.
2.2
The service is managed to ensure performance expectations are met.
2.3
Carriages and associated equipment are operated in accordance with operator
rules and procedures.
Range
2.4
may include but not is limited to – doors, emergency door release,
wheelchair ramps, lights;
evidence is required for a minimum of four types of equipment.
Crowded trains are operated in accordance with operator rules and procedures.
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Outcome 3
Operate network equipment used on the rail network.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Signal &Interlocking (S&I) diagram symbols and key features are identified for a
specific operating area.
may include but is not limited to – motor points, station limits,
platforms, level crossings, pedestrian crossings.
Range
3.2
Points are manually operated in accordance with operator rules and
procedures.
Range
3.3
evidence is required for three types of points.
Detonators are deployed as a warning device in accordance with operator rules
and procedures.
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
18 February 2016
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0013
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
29380 version 1
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Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Competenz at qualifications@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this unit standard.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016