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Haul a passenger train on a main line managed by a heritage site
operator
Level
4
Credits
9
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to drive a
passenger train; drive a passenger train on a main line managed by a
heritage site operator; demonstrate knowledge and use of braking systems
on a passenger train; and describe follow-up procedures and complete
documentation.
Subfield
Rail Transport
Domain
Rail Operations
Status
Registered
Status date
20 November 2009
Date version published
20 November 2009
Planned review date
31 December 2014
Entry information
Prerequisite: one of the following unit standards; Unit
19287, Demonstrate knowledge of the Centralised
Traffic Control (CTC) system for rail operations; or Unit
19394, Demonstrate knowledge of a track warrant
control (TWC) system; or Unit 19395, Demonstrate
knowledge of a single line automatic signalling (SLAS)
system; or Unit 19396, Demonstrate knowledge of a
double line automatic signalling (DLAS) system; or
demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
Competenz
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0013
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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Special notes
1
Assessment against this unit standard is to be carried out within the context of an
organisation operating under a current, valid Rail Licence issued in accordance with
the provisions of the Railways Act 2005. The organisation’s operating rules, codes,
and instructions, referred to in this unit standard, are those 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.
3
Locomotives for this unit standard must have a continuous airbrake capability
controlled by the locomotive driver.
4
For the purposes of this unit standard, a passenger train consists of one or more
locomotives hauling two or more passenger rail vehicles equipped for the
conveyance of passengers.
5
Assessment against this unit standard must include the conveyance of passengers.
6
Operation of the passenger train must be of a reasonable duration to allow for the
demonstration of performance outcomes specified in this unit standard. Typically,
the assessment would be expected to require cumulative operation time of between
two and four hours.
7
The haulage of a passenger train over the heritage site line requires the locomotive
driver first to be familiar with the route. It is recommended that assessment against
this unit standard only be undertaken following a reasonable period of exposure to
the track and surrounding environment. The time required for familiarisation will vary
depending on the length and other aspects of the route.
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Definitions
Dynamic brake also refers to regenerative braking, if this feature is fitted to the
locomotive.
Heritage site operators are operators of vintage rail vehicles and/or trams, usually on
a small, dedicated railway.
Locomotive whistle refers to any audible warning device installed on motive power
units.
Main line refers to any principal length of track.
Organisational procedures refer to documents that include: worksite rules, codes,
and practices; equipment operating instructions; documented quality management
systems; and health and safety requirements.
Rail vehicle refers to any flanged wheeled vehicle which uses the railway line.
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Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Prepare to drive a passenger train on a main line managed by a heritage site operator.
Performance criteria
1.1
Train instructions are received, interpreted, and followed.
Range
1.2
Train crew is briefed about job requirements including special requirements
which may affect the running of the service or safety issues which may affect
the safety of the passengers.
Range
1.3
standing instructions and/or special instructions.
may include but is not limited to – passengers requiring
assistance, unusual stops, maintenance work either alongside the
track or at station stops.
Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures.
Element 2
Drive a passenger train on a main line managed by a heritage site operator.
Performance criteria
2.1
Locomotive controller is operated in accordance with organisational procedures.
2.2
Locomotive is operated with consideration to road characteristics and
environmental conditions.
Range
2.3
Locomotive is operated with consideration to the composition of the passenger
train.
Range
2.4
may include but is not limited to – train length, passenger type,
passenger weight and distribution, condition of rail vehicles.
Train consist is monitored with vigilance throughout the operation.
Range
2.5
may include but is not limited to – current and anticipated terrain,
rate of acceleration, speed restrictions, fuel conservation,
condition of track, ground observers.
may include but is not limited to – visual inspection en route,
departure from platforms.
Signal locations are anticipated, and aspects are acted upon correctly in
accordance with organisational procedures, throughout the operation.
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2.6
Locomotive whistle is used in accordance with regional requirements and
organisational procedures.
2.7
Locomotive headlight is used in accordance with regional requirements and
organisational procedures.
Element 3
Demonstrate knowledge and use of braking systems on a passenger train.
Range
may include but is not limited to – train brake, locomotive brake, dynamic brake.
Performance criteria
3.1
Actions to take in the event of an emergency stop are described in accordance
with organisational procedures.
3.2
Train and locomotive braking systems are operated in accordance with
organisational procedures.
Range
slow down train, service stop, passenger comfort.
3.3
Locomotive controller is used correctly in conjunction with locomotive and train
braking systems.
3.4
Braking ensures the train is positioned correctly in accordance with
organisational procedures at station platform.
Element 4
Describe follow-up procedures and complete documentation.
Performance criteria
4.1
Steps for the reporting of incidents and unusual occurrences en-route are
described in accordance with organisational procedures.
4.2
Steps for the reporting of problems with locomotive and/or train consist are
described in accordance with organisational procedures.
4.3
Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
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Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP 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.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Competenz info@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the
content of this unit standard.
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