This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up one or more motive power units in multi-coupled consist in accordance with network owner and rail network standards, rules, codes of practice and guidelines.

It includes preparing, setting up and conducting post start-up checks of motive power units in power or when being hauled dead or offline for multi-consist operation.

These operations are conducted as part of operating motive power units and may be carried out as part of a team of people working within rail operations.

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