This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct the duties of an assistant on a heritage locomotive in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant rail regulations and codes of practice.

It includes carrying out or assisting with the following activities on a heritage locomotive in accordance with organisational requirements: checking, preparing and starting up prior to operation; coupling, uncoupling and shunting; assisting with operations and stabling.

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 when conducting the duties of an assistant on a heritage locomotive.

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