This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct a full train examination in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice.

It includes preparing for a train examination, preparing a train for examination, examining rolling stock, examining loads, and documenting and actioning examination results.

People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.

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.