This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to respond to emergencies and abnormal situations when driving an electric tram in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

It includes identifying and responding to emergency and abnormal situations, arranging follow-on support and assistance, and communicating with staff and passengers in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulatory 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, as well as relevant state/territory road rules and tramway regulatory requirements.

Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when responding to electric tram-driving emergencies and abnormal situations as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts.

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