Domain - Rail Core Skills

Domain - Rail Core Skills

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Level 2

Demonstrate basic knowledge of electric overhead traction systems
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 27554 and unit standard 27555.

18869 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate basic knowledge of: the principles of overhead electric traction systems; and safety precautions required when working around electric overhead traction systems.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Call railway signals
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

19285 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to call railway signals, and call railway signals.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of rail operator communication systems

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Version 3

19383 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a communication system for use within a train; describe communication systems between train and Train Control; and describe communication systems between Train Control and a rail operations'' centre.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures on a passenger rail vehicle

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Version 3

19391 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: passenger rail vehicle safety equipment; the evacuation of passengers from a passenger rail vehicle; and follow-up procedures.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of rail transport in New Zealand
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 28012.

19392 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the New Zealand rail network, and demonstrate knowledge of: New Zealand rail operators and related services; methods used to regulate the rail transport industry; and work opportunities in rail transport enterprises.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of rail braking systems used in New Zealand

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Version 3

19487 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the types of rail braking systems available; and identify types of braking systems fitted to rail vehicles, in New Zealand.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of rail tunnel gas and use gas detection and protection equipment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

25007 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of rail tunnel gas types, sources, and reasons for gas accumulation; demonstrate knowledge of exposure to rail tunnel gas; demonstrate knowledge of and use gas exposure protection equipment; and demonstrate knowledge of and use rail tunnel gas detection equipment.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Calculate fares, issue tickets, and accept payments in a rail passenger environment
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Version 2

27284 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in positions involving customer service in a rail passenger environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of calculating passenger fares and procedures for processing payments; and issue tickets and accept payments in a rail passenger environment.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Use PA system to make announcements in a rail passenger environment

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Version 2

27285 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people working in positions which involve making PA announcements in a rail passenger environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the location of a PA system and its technical operation; and make announcements using a PA system in a rail passenger environment.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of fare stages and fare types in a rail passenger environment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27286 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in positions involving customer service in a rail passenger environment. This includes people who do not have a ticketing or revenue collection role. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: passenger rail routes and fare stages; rail passenger fare types; purchasing options for rail tickets; and organisational procedures for accompanied items onboard a rail passenger service.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate basic knowledge of DC electric overhead traction systems

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Version 2

27554 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate basic knowledge of the location and workings of DC traction; and demonstrate knowledge of safety requirements when working around DC traction.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate basic knowledge of AC electric overhead traction systems

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Version 2

27555 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: basic knowledge of the location and workings of AC traction; and knowledge of safety requirements when working around AC traction.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Level 3

Demonstrate knowledge of railway signals

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Version 4

18864 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: fixed railway signals; train signals; hand railway signals; audible railway signals; and track worker signals.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of passenger rail transport services in New Zealand

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Version 2

28012 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: passenger rail transport terms, career pathways, operators and services in New Zealand; and a passenger rail transport operator in New Zealand.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Level 4

Conduct safe work observations in a rail environment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

21401 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare for safe work observations; conduct safe work observations in a rail environment; and complete safe work reports and recommend remedial action.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Organise and conduct an emergency evacuation from a passenger rail vehicle

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Version 3

24603 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: ascertain the emergency situation; work out the evacuation plan; undertake the evacuation from a passenger rail vehicle; and carry out follow-up work after completion of evacuation.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

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