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Operate a diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit on a main
line managed by a network operator
Level
4
Credits
10
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to drive a dieselmechanical railcar/multiple unit/multiple unit on a main line managed by a
network operator; drive a diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple
unit/multiple unit on a main line managed by a network operator ;
demonstrate knowledge and use of diesel-mechanical railcar/multiple
unit/multiple unit braking systems on a main line managed by a network
operator ; 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
Prerequisites: Unit 18875, Service and operate a dieselmechanical railcar/multiple unit and 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
Candidates must hold a minimum of the class of driver licence required for the
vehicle being driven and comply with the requirements of the Land Transport (Driver
Licensing) Rule 1999.
4
Diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple units for this unit standard must be of a
dual-cab type and may include but are not limited to NZR Standard, Vulcan, and
diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit ADK and ADL.
5
Operation of the diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit 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 continuous operation time of between two and four hours.
6
The operation of a diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit over any
prescribed main line requires the diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit
driver to first 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.
7
For the purposes of this unit standard, operation of the diesel-mechanical/hydraulic
railcar/multiple unit must include the conveyance of passengers.
8
Definitions
Main line refers to any principal length of track.
Network operator refers to operators with a railway network route of 40 kilometres or
more.
Organisational procedures refer to documents that include: worksite rules, codes,
and practices; equipment operating instructions; documented quality management
systems; and health and safety requirements.
Railcar/multiple unit whistle refers to any audible warning device installed on motive
power units.
Train Control is a centre from where the movements of all trains in a specified area
are brought under the direction of a Train Control Officer.
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Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Prepare to drive a diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit on a main line managed
by a network operator.
Performance criteria
1.1
Working instructions are received, interpreted, and followed.
Range
standing instructions, timetable requirements, special instructions.
1.2
Railcar/multiple unit crew is briefed about special requirements which may
affect the running of the service or safety issues which may affect the safety of
the passengers.
1.3
Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures.
Element 2
Drive a diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit on a main line managed by a
network operator.
Performance criteria
2.1
Diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit is operated in accordance with
organisational procedures.
Range
2.2
Diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit is operated with consideration
to road characteristics and environmental conditions.
Range
2.3
may include but is not limited to – condition of engine(s), condition
of transmission, single unit operation, multiple unit operation.
may include but is not limited to – current and anticipated terrain,
rate of acceleration, speed restrictions, condition of track,
presence of track maintenance personnel.
Railcar/multiple unit warning devices are monitored en-route.
Range
may include but is not limited to – all doors closed light, brake pipe
pressure gauge.
2.4
Signal locations are anticipated and indications are acted upon correctly in
accordance with organisational procedures during the entire operation.
2.5
Railcar/multiple unit whistle is used in accordance with regional requirements
and organisational procedures.
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2.6
Railcar/multiple unit headlight is used in accordance with regional requirements
and organisational procedures.
2.7
Communications with the railcar/multiple unit operator and Train Control is
made in accordance with job requirements and organisational procedures.
Range
may include but is not limited to – VHF fixed radio, UHF portable
radio, track side telephones, cell phone.
Element 3
Demonstrate knowledge and use of diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit
braking systems on a main line managed by a network operator.
Range
may include but is not limited to – air brake, electro-pneumatic brake.
Performance criteria
3.1
Actions to take in the event of an emergency stop are described in accordance
with organisational procedures.
3.2
Diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit brakes are operated in
accordance with organisational procedures.
Range
may include but is not limited to – slow down train, service stop,
passenger comfort.
3.3
Diesel-mechanical railcar/multiple unit controller is operated correctly in
conjunction with braking systems.
3.4
Diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit is positioned correctly in
accordance with organisational procedures at station platform.
3.5
Principles of braking on steep descents are described in accordance with
organisational procedures.
Range
may include but is not limited to – failure of electro-pneumatic
brake, heavy passenger loading.
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 diesel-mechanical/hydraulic
railcar/multiple unit are described in accordance with organisational procedures.
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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.
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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