Self-Propelled On Track Equipment

The units of competency covered in this course is:

• TLIC0010 Propel and Operate Light On-Track Equipment
• TLIC2058 Travel Medium or Heavy Self-Propelled On-Track Equipment

This course covers both over and under 10 tonne self-propelled equipment in combined delivery. This is a good option for people who have a requirement to operate both light and heavy on track plant.

At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• Understand what is required to enter and work in the rail reserve/corridor
• Understand the safety precautions and requirements of working in the rail reserve/corridor
• Identify the requirements of working with self-propelled equipment on track including:

• Precautions
• Hazards
• Inspections
• Pre and Post operational checks
• Servicing
• Re-fuelling
• Lubricating
• Safety devices

• Know the safety precautions and restrictions required to operate on track-self-propelled equipment including:

• Off track or stable equipment
• Obtain approval to place equipment on track
• Traveling
• Operating, boarding/leaving
• Braking
• Reverse travel
• Attached trolleys
• Turning
• Restricted access areas
• Hydraulic hoses
• Towing
• Emergency removal from track.