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

It includes preparing for operations, preparing and starting the locomotive, assisting with un/coupling and securing the locomotive, and assisting in operating and stabling the locomotive in accordance with organisational 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 to fire a steam locomotive.

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