This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct a train roll-by inspection in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant system of safeworking, rules, regulations and codes of practice.

It includes preparing to carry out a roll-by inspection of a moving train, inspecting a moving train in accordance with workplace procedures, and reporting and/or actioning inspection 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 without supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of operational principles, regulations, system of safeworking, codes, protocols and procedures when conducting a roll-by inspection of a moving train, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail industry.

Inspecting condition of rolling stock and load may involve:

• air and electrical connections
• bearings
• brake equipment
• dangerous goods condition and separation
• draw gear
• load condition (damage and leaks)
• load securing devices (chains, ropes and pins)
• locking and securing devices
• out-of-gauge conditions
• superstructures
• trailing items (ropes and hoses)
• wheels.

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