Field Service Sector
Review of Rail Transport unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Rail Transport |
Rail Core Skills |
18864, 19383, 19391, 19487, 24603, 27284-27286, 27554, 27555, 28012 |
Rail Operations |
18863, 18865, 18866, 18868, 18870, 18872, 18874, 19281-19283, 19286-19288, 19386, 19387, 19396, 19488, 28009-28011, 28013, 29374-29381 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published April 2021
Planned review date December 2025
Summary
These unit standards were reviewed between June and October 2020 as part of the qualification and programme review for rail qualifications.
This review was completed through face-to-face meetings, video and phone calls, and via email with a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) consisting of industry experts.
All feedback received prior to and during the review process were incorporated in consultation with the TAG. These units were endorsed for registration by the TAG in November 2020.
Main changes
· Guidance Information was updated across all unit standards, including legislation, definitions, references and assessment information.
· Unit standards 27284, 27286, and 19396 were designated expiring without replacement, due to low or no usage and no longer being required by the rail industry.
· Levels for unit standards 18864, 18865, 18868, 18870, 19288, and 28012 were increased to better reflect the level of skill and knowledge, and responsibility required by industry for learners who complete these unit standards.
· Credit values for unit standards 18865, 18870, 18872, 19282, 28013, 29376, and 29378 were increased to better reflect the time required to gain the skills and knowledge covered by these unit standards.
· Unit standards 18863, 18864, 18866, 18870, 19282, 19283, 19286, 19287, 19288, 19386, 29375, 29376, 29377 and 29380 have had adjustments made to their titles, to better reflect the outcomes contained in the standards.
· One new unit standard, 32383, was developed to cover the skills and knowledge required for those operating in a rail operations’ centre. This development also supports a new qualification which includes these skills and knowledge.
Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2021
All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Service Sector > Rail Transport > Rail Core Skills
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
18864 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of railway signals Demonstrate knowledge of railway signals |
2 3 |
5 |
B |
19383 |
Demonstrate knowledge of rail operator communication systems |
2 |
2 |
B |
19391 |
Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures on a passenger rail vehicle |
2 |
2 |
B |
19487 |
Demonstrate knowledge of rail braking systems used in New Zealand |
2 |
2 |
B |
24603 |
Organise and conduct an emergency evacuation from a passenger rail vehicle |
4 |
6 |
B |
27284 |
Calculate fares, issue tickets, and accept payments in a rail passenger environment |
2 |
4 |
D |
27285 |
Use PA system to make announcements in a rail passenger environment |
2 |
3 |
B |
27286 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fare stages and fare types in a rail passenger environment |
2 |
4 |
D |
27554 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of DC electric overhead traction systems |
2 |
2 |
B |
27555 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of AC electric overhead traction systems |
2 |
2 |
B |
28012 |
Demonstrate knowledge of passenger rail transport services in New Zealand |
2 3 |
5 |
B |
Service Sector > Rail Transport > Rail Operations
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
18863 |
Service and operate a diesel-electric shunt class locomotive Operate a diesel-electric shunt class locomotive |
3 |
5 |
B |
18865 |
Operate hand points within a railway system |
2 3 |
1 3 |
B |
18866 |
Perform manual operation of lever-type motor points for rail operations Perform manual operation of motor points for rail operations |
2 |
2 |
B |
18868 |
Operate a two-way radio within a rail system |
2 3 |
2 |
B |
18870 |
Service and operate a diesel-electric main line locomotive Operate a diesel-electric main line locomotive |
3
4 |
5
10 |
B |
18872 |
Move rail vehicles using a shunt class or main line locomotive within yard limits |
3 |
4 5 |
B |
18874 |
Prepare for service and dead towing, identify and manage faults and shut down an electric multiple unit |
4 |
10 |
B |
19281 |
Perform core stationary shunting duties |
2 |
2 |
B |
19282 |
Perform freight and/or passenger train shunting duties Perform train shunting duties |
3 |
8 10 |
B |
19283 |
Perform freight train inspection Perform train inspection |
3 |
10 |
B |
19286 |
Demonstrate an advanced
knowledge of railway signals |
4 |
15 |
B |
19287 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the Centralised Traffic Control (CTC) system for rail operations Demonstrate knowledge of the Automatic Signalling Rules system for rail operations |
4 |
5 |
B |
19288 |
Demonstrate knowledge of shunting terms, commands, and hand signals Demonstrate and apply knowledge of shunting terms, commands, and hand signals |
2
3 |
2 |
B |
19386 |
Drive an EMU on a main line
managed by a network operator |
4 |
18 |
B |
19387 |
Haul a freight train on a network route using a main line locomotive |
4 |
25 |
B |
19396 |
Demonstrate knowledge of a double line automatic signalling (DLAS) system |
4 |
5 |
D |
19488 |
Demonstrate knowledge of rail network centres used to control the movement of rail vehicles |
2 |
3 |
B |
28009 |
Demonstrate knowledge of working procedures on a passenger rail vehicle |
3 |
5 |
B |
28010 |
Carry out duties of a train manager on a passenger rail vehicle |
3 |
2 |
B |
28011 |
Assist passengers with specific needs in a passenger rail service environment |
3 |
5 |
B |
28013 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and participate in the management of rail transport services provided for special events |
3 |
4 5 |
B |
29374 |
Obtain, interpret, and communicate information required for the safe and efficient operation of the train |
3 |
5 |
B |
29375 |
Interpret and comply with
rules, running systems and procedures when applying professional standards to
drive a train |
4 |
15 |
B |
29376 |
Maintain a safe and secure
environment when working in or near the rail corridor |
3 |
9
10 |
B |
29377 |
Apply detailed knowledge of
features, distractions, working procedures and instructions when driving the
train |
4 |
10 |
B |
29378 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the rail operating environment and safety procedures |
3 |
8 10 |
B |
29379 |
Provide passengers with the information they require to complete their intended journey and manage customer complaints |
2 |
2 |
B |
29380 |
Operate communications
systems, train and network equipment to ensure service performance
expectations are met |
3 |
15 |
B |
29381 |
Respond to emergencies and maintain security of all people, trains and equipment on the rail network |
3 |
9 |
B |
32383 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of rail operations’ centre activities |
3 |
10 |
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