The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

correctly disconnecting mechanical/interlocking equipment

correctly modifying, adjusting and testing remaining equipment

securing and certifying operational equipment to organisational standards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for the decommissioning of mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service

Problems that may occur during the decommissioning of mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when decommissioning mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Principles of signalling

Limitations and characteristics of mechanically operated signalling equipment

Fault diagnosis, fault rectification and problem solving

Repair techniques

Testing and measuring procedures

Organisational requirements

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when decommissioning mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information, technical data and drawings relevant to the decommissioning of mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the decommissioning of mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when decommissioning mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when decommissioning mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events that may arise when decommissioning mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Use hand and power tools

Use test equipment and testing techniques

Apply repair and testing practices and procedures

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

in all weather conditions

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, materials and vehicles

Preparation may include:

loosening connections

clearing around work area

identifying replacement components/linkages

Work may include:

cutting

bending

shaping

welding

grinding

drilling

bolting

clamping with ferrous and non-ferrous bar, rod, tube, chain and wire rope

Liaison may be required with:

internal and external personnel

Equipment may be:

mechanical

pneumatic

hydraulic

electrical

signage

lamps

brackets

clamplocks

hoods

switchlocks

warning lights

points and points machines

signal

masts

derailers

trainstop

facing point locks

chainlocks

interlocked levers

non-interlocked levers

interlocking machine/s

operating and interlocking cams/locks

rod leads

bells

'A' frames

ground frames

Annett locks

key locks

staff locks

circuit controllers

point indicators

foundations

Components may include:

bolts

shims

pins

rods

bars

joints

floor plates

brackets

levers

Tools may include:

hand tools

power tools

air tools

specialist tools as required by the organisation

Communication equipment may include:

two-way radios

computers

telephones/mobile phones

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses and safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios

hand lamps and flags

safety devices

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

relevant technical manuals

drawings/sketches

site plans/layouts

equipment/operational management information

technical and engineering instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio operation procedures

QA plans, data and document control

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include:

legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation