Page 1 of 5 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 Domain Status Rail Transport Rail Operations Registered Status date 20 November 2009 Date version published 20 November 2009 Planned review date 31 December 2014 Entry information Accreditation Standard setting body (SSB) 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. Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry. Competenz Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference 0013 This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Page 2 of 5 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.
Page 3 of 5 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. 1.1 Working instructions are received, interpreted, and followed. 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. 2.1 Diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit is operated in accordance with organisational procedures. may include but is not limited to condition of engine(s), condition of transmission, single unit operation, multiple unit operation. 2.2 Diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit is operated with consideration to road characteristics and environmental conditions. may include but is not limited to current and anticipated terrain, rate of acceleration, speed restrictions, condition of track, presence of track maintenance personnel. 2.3 Railcar/multiple unit warning devices are monitored en-route. 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.
Page 4 of 5 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. 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. may include but is not limited to air brake, electro-pneumatic brake. 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. 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. may include but is not limited to failure of electro-pneumatic brake, heavy passenger loading. Element 4 Describe follow-up procedures and complete documentation. 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.
Page 5 of 5 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.