Show us you can describe the functions of, and safely operate, a tram as a Motorman.
A highlight of a visit to MOTAT is a ride through Western Springs Park on a vintage tram between the museum’s two sites. MOTAT's fleet of carefully restored vintage trams run regularly during opening hours carrying almost 200,000 passengers every year. We have volunteers working on our tramway from all kinds of backgrounds and experience, and we welcome your interest in joining us.
As a Motorman with the MOTAT Tramway you’ll work with the Tram Conductor to provide an excellent experience for all tram passengers. Visitors consistently rate taking a ride on a MOTAT tram as a key highlight of their visit to MOTAT. As a Motorman you ensure that the trams are operating to standard and run safely for everyone to enjoy.
You will learn how to:
- Complete pre-service and end-of-service activities.
- Operate a tram in accordance with the MOTAT Tramway safety system under the Railways Act.
- Take corrective action during emergencies.
Criteria:
- You must be prepared to join our team of keen TRAMWAY volunteers and be rostered on to the Tram service which operates everyday, except Christmas Day.
- You must have successfully completed the MOTAT Tramway Conductor EduBit before attempting the MOTAT Tramway Motorman EduBit.
- A MOTAT Tramway Motorman must be well presented, maintain safe tramway operating processes at all times and enhance the passenger experience.
- You must be medically fit as we will organise for you to undertake a P Endorsement Medical for Passenger Vehicles as a part of this training.
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Assessment
Assessment
You are required to submit evidence of the following:
- Describe the functions of trams and the actions a Motorman must take to operate safely.
- Apply correct arrival set up, safety, and after-use lockdown procedures while operating a tram.
- Apply correct braking and emergency braking procedures while operating a tram.
To earn this EduBit, all work must be your own and you must submit evidence exactly as requested in the Task instructions.
When you've finished gathering your evidence, press Purchase. Trained and experienced assessors are standing by to evaluate your evidence and provide feedback on how you did for each task, as well as how you did overall.
- If your evidence does not yet meet the requirements, we will provide feedback on what is missing and encourage you to practice your skills and attempt the EduBit again at a later date.
- If there are minor gaps in your submission evidence, you will be given the opportunity to resubmit. You will have 14 calendar days to add the missing evidence and submit for re-evaluation.
- If you have any questions, please check our Frequently Asked Questions or feel free to email us at hello@edubits.nz.
Learning Recommendations
MOTAT Tramway Motorman Training Manual
MOTAT Tramway Motorman Best Practice Video
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