This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive in accordance with relevant workplace practices, rail regulations and codes of practice.

It includes checking and preparing a heritage steam locomotive, visually examining a locomotive, conducting in-cab checks, and moving and positioning a locomotive for service in accordance with workplace procedures.

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 minimal supervision, generally within a team environment.

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