This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and prepare a heritage motive power unit in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant rail 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.

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.