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Level 2

Perform manual operation of motor points for rail operations

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18866 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for the manual operation of motor points; operate motor points manually; and perform manual points operation follow-up procedures.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Perform manual operation of crank-handle type motor points for rail operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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18867 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for the manual operation of crank-handle type motor points; operate crank-handle type motor points manually; and perform manual points operation follow-up procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Prepare and move rail vehicles using a rubber-tyred tractor
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19280 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to move, move, and place and secure rail vehicles using a rubber-tyred tractor.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Perform core stationary shunting duties

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19281 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people shunting on private sidings, freight centres, repair depots, and other places where there is minimal movement of the rail vehicles, and whose primary role is not shunting. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for shunting operation; marshall and connect; place and secure; and disconnect rail vehicles, and complete documentation.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Direct rail traffic movements by operating a local control panel
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19382 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of local control panel operation; signal routine train movements within station limits using a local control panel; and describe emergency working procedures for the direction of rail movements using a local control panel.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of rail network centres used to control the movement of rail vehicles

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19488 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the function and location of rail network train control centres; and describe the roles and authority of train control centre personnel and procedures used.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Provide passengers with the information they require to complete their intended journey and manage customer complaints

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29379 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to provide passengers with the information they require to complete their intended journey and manage customer complaints.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Level 3

Operate a diesel-electric shunt class locomotive

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18863 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: ensure diesel-electric shunt class locomotive is fit for purpose and ready for operation; start up, drive, and shut down a diesel-electric shunt class locomotive; identify faults in a diesel-electric shunt class locomotive and take appropriate action; and prepare a diesel-electric shunt class locomotive for towing dead.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Operate hand points within a railway system

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18865 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for the operation of hand points; operate hand points; and demonstrate knowledge of risks associated with the operation of hand points.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Operate a two-way radio within a rail system

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18868 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, within a rail system: demonstrate knowledge of two-way radio operations; transmit a two-way radio communication; and receive information using a two-way radio.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Service and operate a diesel-mechanical and/or hydraulic shunt class locomotive
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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18871 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: ensure diesel shunt class locomotive is fit for purpose and ready for service; start up, drive, and shut down a diesel shunt class locomotive; identify faults in a diesel shunt class locomotive and take appropriate action; and prepare a diesel shunt class locomotive for towing dead.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Move rail vehicles using a shunt class or main line locomotive within yard limits

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18872 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, by using a shunt class or main line locomotive, able to: prepare for movement of rail service vehicles; move rail vehicles; and place and secure rail vehicles.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Service and operate an electric main line locomotive
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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18873 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: ensure electric main line locomotive is fit for purpose and ready for service; start up, drive, and shut down an electric main line locomotive; identify faults in an electric main line locomotive and take appropriate action; change driving end in a main line electric locomotive; and couple electric main line locomotives for multiple unit operation.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Service and operate a diesel-mechanical railcar/multiple unit
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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18875 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: ensure diesel-mechanical railcar/multiple unit is fit for purpose and ready for service; start up, drive, and shut down a diesel-mechanical railcar/multiple unit; identify faults in a diesel-mechanical railcar/multiple unit and take appropriate action; demonstrate coupling of diesel-mechanical railcar/multiple units for multiple unit operation; change driving end in a diesel-mechanical railcar/multiple unit; and prepare a diesel-mechanical railcar/multiple unit for towing dead.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Perform train shunting duties

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19282 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people whose role is the assembly and disassembly of freight and passenger trains. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for shunting duties; marshall and connect; place and secure; and disconnect rail vehicles, and complete documentation.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Perform train inspection

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19283 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people whose role is the inspection of trains, and the certification of those trains as complying with the law and the requirements of the Rail Licence. People credited with this unit standard are able to ensure: the integrity of train loads; operation of the air brake system; rail vehicles are in a serviceable condition; the train is segregated; and train inspection documentation is complete; and advise train driver of consist changes.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Perform passenger train inspection
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19284 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is for people whose role is the inspection of passenger and mixed passenger-freight trains, and the certification of those trains as complying with the law and the requirements of the Rail Licence. People credited with this unit standard are able to ensure: the operation of the air brake system; that passenger carriages are in a serviceable condition; and that passenger train documentation is complete.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of shunting terms, commands, and hand signals

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19288 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of shunting terms and commands, and shunting hand signals.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Service and operate a diesel-electric railcar
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19389 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: ensure diesel-electric railcar is fit for purpose and ready for service; start up, drive, and shut down a diesel-electric railcar; identify faults in a diesel-electric railcar and take appropriate action; demonstrate coupling of diesel-electric railcars for multiple-unit operation; change driving end in a diesel-electric railcar; and prepare a diesel-electric railcar for towing dead.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Operate a diesel-electric locomotive to move rail vehicles using a remote control system
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19393 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare a diesel-electric locomotive for operation through a remote control system; ensure that the remote control link is operating; move rail vehicles using a remote controlled diesel-electric locomotive; and place and secure rail vehicles safely using a remote controlled diesel-electric locomotive.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge and use of working procedures on a multiple unit
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 28009.

19510 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, on a multiple unit: locate and use emergency equipment; locate and use heating and lighting systems; demonstrate door operation; carry out a continuous air brake check; and perform coupling and uncoupling procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge and use of working procedures on 'S' series carriage rolling stock
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19511 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: locate and use emergency equipment and lighting, and air-conditioning systems on an "S" carriage; prepare an "S" carriage train for departure; demonstrate door operation on an "S" carriage train; carry out a continuous air brake test on an "S" carriage train; and board, and alight from, an "S" carriage.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge and use of working procedures on standard carriage rolling stock
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19512 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: locate and use emergency equipment, air conditioning systems and lighting systems on a standard carriage; prepare a standard carriage train for departure; carry out a continuous air brake test on a standard carriage train; and board, and alight from, a standard carriage.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge and use of working procedures on a railcar
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19513 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: locate and use emergency equipment on a railcar; locate and use heating and lighting systems on a railcar; prepare a railcar for departure; and board, and alight from, a railcar.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of working procedures on a passenger rail vehicle

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28009 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This is an entry-level unit standard intended for people who work on passenger rail vehicles. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: passenger rail vehicles; and working procedures on a passenger rail vehicle.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Carry out duties of a train manager on a passenger rail vehicle

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28010 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: operate vehicle doors; and carry out: air-continuity brake tests; vehicle start-up and shut-down operations; and vehicle turn-around checks.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Assist passengers with specific needs in a passenger rail service environment

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28011 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of rail passengers with specific needs, and the management of those needs; communicate information to rail passengers with specific needs; assist passengers with specific needs when boarding a passenger rail vehicle; provide en-route assistance to passengers with specific needs; assist passengers with specific needs when alighting from a passenger rail vehicle; and respond to and report feedback from passengers with specific needs.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Demonstrate knowledge of and participate in the management of rail transport services provided for special events

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28013 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit are able to: demonstrate knowledge of special events serviced by rail providers; prepare to participate in rail services for a special event; and participate in rail services for special events.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Obtain, interpret, and communicate information required for the safe and efficient operation of the train

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29374 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This is an entry-level unit standard intended for people working in the passenger or freight rail industries. People credited with this unit standard are able to: obtain, interpret, and communicate information required for the safe and efficient operation of the train.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Maintain a safe and secure environment when working on or near the rail corridor

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29376 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This is an entry-level unit standard intended for people working in the passenger or freight rail industries. People credited with this unit standard are able to identify, assess, and manage risks when working on or near the rail corridor; and demonstrate knowledge of factors that can lead to degraded personal performance.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the rail operating environment and safety procedures

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29378 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the rail operating environment; demonstrate knowledge of factors that affect personal performance; and demonstrate and apply knowledge of workplace health and safety while operating in the rail environment.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Operate communications systems, train and network equipment to enable service performance expectations to be met

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29380 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is for those employed in passenger rail network operations. People credited with this unit standard are able to operate communications systems, trains and network equipment used on the rail network to ensure service performance expectations are met.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Respond to emergencies and maintain security of all people, trains and equipment on the rail network

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29381 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for those employed in rail network operations. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the response to common emergencies; demonstrate knowledge of maintaining the security of people, trains and equipment and manage disruptive behaviour, uncontrolled evacuations, and crowds on the rail network.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of rail operations' centre activities

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32383 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Level 4

Operate a diesel-electric main line locomotive

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18870 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: ensure diesel-electric main line locomotive is fit for purpose and ready for operation; start up, drive, and shut down a diesel-electric main line locomotive; identify faults in a diesel-electric main line locomotive and take appropriate action; couple diesel-electric main line locomotives for multiple unit operation; and couple diesel-electric main line locomotives for towing dead.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Prepare for service and dead towing, identify and manage faults and shut down an electric multiple unit

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18874 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: ensure EMU is fit for purpose and ready for service; prepare for start-up, start up, and shut down an EMU; identify faults in an EMU and take appropriate action; change driving end in an EMU; couple EMUs for operation; and prepare an EMU for towing dead.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Haul a passenger train on a main line managed by a heritage site operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19279 Unit Standard 9 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to drive a passenger train; drive a passenger train on a main line managed by a heritage site operator; demonstrate knowledge and use of braking systems on a passenger train; and describe follow-up procedures and complete documentation.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of railway signals

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19286 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate advanced knowledge of fixed railway signals, automatic signalling, and hand train-running signals; describe procedures for operating a rail vehicle during a signal system failure; and demonstrate advanced knowledge of track and associated works signals and locomotive whistle signals.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Demonstrate knowledge of the Automatic Signalling Rules system for rail operations

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19287 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles of the ASR system; describe the procedures for the management of rail vehicle movements using the ASR system; demonstrate knowledge of procedures for the management of ASR contingencies; and describe procedures for handling system failures on an ASR section.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Operate a diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit on a main line managed by a network operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19384 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to drive a diesel-mechanical railcar/multiple unit/multiple unit on a main line managed by a network operator; drive a diesel-mechanical/hydraulic railcar/multiple unit/multiple unit on a main line managed by a network operator ; demonstrate knowledge and use of diesel-mechanical railcar/multiple unit/multiple unit braking systems on a main line managed by a network operator ; and describe follow-up procedures and complete documentation.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Operate a diesel-mechanical railcar on a main line managed by a heritage site operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19385 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, on a main line managed by a heritage site operator: prepare to drive a diesel-mechanical railcar; drive a diesel-mechanical railcar; demonstrate knowledge and use of diesel-mechanical railcar braking systems; and describe follow-up procedures and complete documentation.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Drive an electric multiple unit on a main line managed by a network operator

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19386 Unit Standard 18 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to drive an EMU on a main line managed by a network operator; drive an EMU demonstrating defensive driving techniques on a main line managed by a network operator; demonstrate knowledge and use of EMU braking systems on a main line managed by a network operator; describe follow-up procedures and complete documentation required when driving a train; and demonstrate and apply knowledge of Automatic Train Protection to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the train.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Haul a freight train on a network route using a main line locomotive

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19387 Unit Standard 25 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to drive a freight train on a network route; drive a freight train on a network route; demonstrate knowledge and use of braking systems on a freight train on a network route; and describe follow-up procedures and complete documentation.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Haul a passenger train on a network route using a main line locomotive
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19388 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to drive a passenger train using a mainline locomotive on a network route; drive a passenger train using a mainline locomotive on a network route; demonstrate knowledge and use of braking systems on a passenger train using a mainline locomotive on a network route; and describe follow-up procedures and complete documentation.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Operate a diesel-electric railcar on a main line managed by a network operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

19390 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to drive a diesel-electric railcar on a main line managed by a network operator; drive a diesel-electric railcar on a main line managed by a network operator; demonstrate knowledge and use of diesel-electric railcar braking systems; and describe follow-up procedures and complete documentation.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of a track warrant control (TWC) system
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Tue Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2024.

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19394 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles of a TWC system; describe the procedures for the management of rail vehicle movements using a TWC system; and demonstrate knowledge of TWC system limits and procedures for the management of TWC contingencies.

Standard-setting body:

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

Demonstrate knowledge of a single line automatic signalling (SLAS) system
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19395 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles of a SLAS system; describe the procedures for the management of rail vehicle movements using a SLAS system; demonstrate knowledge of procedures for the management of SLAS contingencies; and describe procedures for handling system failures on a SLAS section.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of a double line automatic signalling (DLAS) system
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19396 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles of a DLAS system; describe the procedures for the management of rail vehicle movements using a DLAS system; demonstrate knowledge of procedures for the management of DLAS contingencies; and describe procedures for handling system failures on a DLAS section.

Standard-setting body:

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

Demonstrate knowledge of a train order control system
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19397 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles of a train order system; describe the procedures for the management of rail service vehicle movements using a train order system; and demonstrate knowledge of procedures for the management of train order contingencies.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Control rail movements using a signal box
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19509 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the operation of the signal apparatus in the control of train movements within station limits; plan, authorise, and record scheduled train movements within station limits using a signal box; plan, authorise, and record maintenance activities within station limits using a signal box; apply emergency working procedures in the control of rail movements using a signal box; describe the occurrence management procedures which apply to a person controlling rail movements using a signal box.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Control rail movements on a local rail corridor using a safe working system
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19667 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the safe working system used to control train movements within the local rail corridor; plan, authorise, and record scheduled train movements within the local rail corridor using the safe working system; plan, authorise, and record maintenance activities within the local corridor using the safe working system; apply emergency working procedures in the control of rail movements in a local rail corridor using a safe working system; and describe the occurrence management procedures which apply to a person controlling rail movements in a local rail corridor.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Interpret and comply with rules, running systems and procedures and apply professional standards to drive a train

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29375 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for those working, or intending to work, in the rail industry as a train driver. People credited with this unit standard are able to: interpret and comply with rail operator rules and regulations relevant to the area of operation and rolling stock; interpret Signalling and Interlocking diagrams to locate equipment and key features; demonstrate and apply knowledge of train running and control systems for a specified operating area; and apply professional standards when driving a train.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Apply detailed knowledge of features, distractions, working procedures and instructions when driving a train

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29377 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify relevant route features and specific driver distractions and explain any risks they pose for drivers; demonstrate and apply knowledge of working procedures in yards and sidings; demonstrate and apply knowledge of local instructions and exceptions to operator rules and procedures; and demonstrate knowledge of basic service features.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

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

Level 5

Arrange and authorise rail corridor exceptions on a network route
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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19668 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for network controllers whose principal role is the scheduling of train movements over an entire network, which includes provision for extraordinary situations. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare bulletins/notices that advise staff of variations to working procedures; describe the distribution system for the circulation of bulletins/notices to staff; forecast and schedule maintenance work within the rail corridor; and plan and authorise the movement of over-dimension, over-gauge, and overweight loads, and defective vehicles, within the rail corridor.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Data as at 2024-05-07 23:01:06.51