Assessor Resource

UEERS0017
Repair rail signalling power and control cables

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to repair of signalling power cables and multi-core signalling control cables up to 50 cores.

It includes following workplace procedures, selecting and using appropriate cable joining methods, testing continuity and insulation resistance of repaired cable cores, and reporting repair activities.

Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice, rules and/or guidelines.

No other licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including using risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

completing rail signalling cable repairs

completing relevant technical reports, records and documentation

dealing with unplanned events in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

identifying corresponding ends of broken cable cores accurately

interpreting cable diagrams

locating and rectifying causes of failed cable test

preparing to repair rail signalling cables

repairing damaged rail signalling cables effectively and in accordance with workplace procedures

selecting approved cable joining kit, cable repair tools and testing devices

using testing devices and tools correctly and safely.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

conductor continuity and core insulation and earth testing procedures and acceptable results, including:

testing to confirm de-energised cores

continuity of repaired cores, earth resistance of repaired cores and insulation between repaired cores

industry standard acceptable cable test results

recording of test results

methods of joining broken cable core conductors and reinstating insulation, including:

using hand tools to remove insulation and apply crimp lugs

selecting inline joiner lugs

selecting appropriate jointing materials and kits

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

special termination tools and their use, including:

insulation removal tools

inline crimping tools

conducting tool tests

checking calibration date

recording tests

types of cable used for rail signalling including signalling power and multi-core control cables

types of cable joining kits used to repair damaged signal cables, including heat shrink and waterproof jointing (epoxy mould)

workplace procedures for identifying corresponding ends of broken cable cores, including cable isolation methods and testing de-energised cable cores.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Performing signalling cable repairs must include the following:

repairing at least one signalling power cable relevant to a particular rail transport operator

repairing at least one signalling multi-core control cable, six cores or greater, relevant to a particular rail transport operator

repairing signalling cables using at least one approved jointing kit

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including using risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

completing rail signalling cable repairs

completing relevant technical reports, records and documentation

dealing with unplanned events in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

identifying corresponding ends of broken cable cores accurately

interpreting cable diagrams

locating and rectifying causes of failed cable test

preparing to repair rail signalling cables

repairing damaged rail signalling cables effectively and in accordance with workplace procedures

selecting approved cable joining kit, cable repair tools and testing devices

using testing devices and tools correctly and safely.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

conductor continuity and core insulation and earth testing procedures and acceptable results, including:

testing to confirm de-energised cores

continuity of repaired cores, earth resistance of repaired cores and insulation between repaired cores

industry standard acceptable cable test results

recording of test results

methods of joining broken cable core conductors and reinstating insulation, including:

using hand tools to remove insulation and apply crimp lugs

selecting inline joiner lugs

selecting appropriate jointing materials and kits

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

special termination tools and their use, including:

insulation removal tools

inline crimping tools

conducting tool tests

checking calibration date

recording tests

types of cable used for rail signalling including signalling power and multi-core control cables

types of cable joining kits used to repair damaged signal cables, including heat shrink and waterproof jointing (epoxy mould)

workplace procedures for identifying corresponding ends of broken cable cores, including cable isolation methods and testing de-energised cable cores.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for work area are identified, obtained and applied 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Work area is made safe, damaged rail signalling cable is isolated for repair and WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the repair/s are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed 
 
 

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