This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to drive and operate an electric passenger train to operational requirements in accordance with system of safeworking, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

It includes applying train management techniques to manage the movement of a train, conducting all movements and related activities required to meet operational requirements, changing ends, and handing over a train to a relief crew.

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 generally performed without supervision and within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when driving electric passenger trains to operational requirements as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail systems.

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