This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect, prepare and start a motive power unit in accordance with relevant workplace procedures, rail safety regulations and codes of practice.

It includes checking and preparing a motive power unit, visually examining a motive power unit, conducting in-cab checks, and starting and positioning a motive power unit for service in accordance with workplace requirements.

A motive power unit is a rail vehicle used to provide the power to move itself or other vehicles.

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.

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