This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out a train roll-by inspection in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and relevant system of safeworking requirements.

It includes preparing and conducting a visual roll-by inspection of crossing/passing trains from the ground or on-train to identify equipment, load security or other defects or failure, and reporting and/or actioning the inspection results.

Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.