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Operate a diesel-electric railcar 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 dieselelectric railcar on a main line managed by a network operator; drive a dieselelectric railcar on a main line managed by a network operator; demonstrate
knowledge and use of diesel-electric railcar braking systems; 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 19389, Service and operate a dieselelectric railcar; and one of the following unit standards:
Unit 19287, Demonstrate knowledge of the Centralised
Traffic Control (CTC) system for rail operations; Unit
19394, Demonstrate knowledge of a track warrant
control (TWC) system; Unit 19395, Demonstrate
knowledge of a single line automatic signalling (SLAS)
system; 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 licence required for the vehicle
being driven and comply with the requirements of the Land Transport (Driver
licensing) Rule 1999.
4
Diesel-electric railcars for this unit standard must be of a dual-cab type and may
include but are not limited to Nissho-Iwai Silver Fern.
5
Operation of the diesel-electric railcar 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 to four hours.
6
The operation of a diesel-electric railcar over any prescribed main line requires the
diesel-electric railcar 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-electric railcar must
include the conveyance of passengers.
8
Definitions
Main line refers to any principal length of track.
Railcar whistle refers to any audible warning device installed on motive power units.
Organisational procedures refer to documents that include: worksite rules, codes,
and practices; equipment operating instructions; documented quality management
systems; and health and safety requirements.
Network operator refers to operators with a railway network route of 40 kilometres or
more.
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-electric railcar 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 crew is briefed about safety critical items.
1.3
Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures.
Element 2
Drive a diesel-electric railcar on a main line managed by a network operator.
Performance criteria
2.1
Diesel-electric railcar is operated in accordance with organisational procedures.
Range
2.2
Diesel-electric railcar 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 traction motors, single or multiple car 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 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 whistle is used in accordance with regional requirements and
organisational procedures.
2.6
Railcar headlight is used in accordance with regional requirements and
organisational procedures.
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2.7
Communications with railcar crew and Train Control are 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 of braking systems on a diesel-electric railcar.
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-electric railcar 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-electric railcar controller is operated correctly in conjunction with braking
systems.
3.4
Diesel-electric railcar 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-electric railcar are described in
accordance with organisational procedures.
4.3
Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures.
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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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