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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for train brake inspection and testing
  2. Brake test documentation, rolling stock data and other relevant reports are read and clarified as required to confirm required action
  3. Appropriate tools and equipment are obtained as required and checked prior to inspection
  4. Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures are identified and followed
  5. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
  6. Train is isolated or secured in accordance with workplace procedures to make the work area safe for inspection
  7. Inspect and test train brake operation
  8. Brake leakage test is conducted to ensure compliance with required standards
  9. Modified brake tests are conducted to ensure compliance with required standards
  10. Air continuity test is conducted to ensure train braking system meets functional specifications
  11. Brakes are applied and released to ensure train braking system meets functional specifications
  12. Hoses and pipe components are inspected for defects requiring repair or replacement
  13. Defects and faults are identified and rolling stock is carded
  14. Deal with identified faults
  15. Plans and/or procedures for replacement or repair of identified defective components are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
  16. Confirmation/verification of minor repairs or replacements is obtained
  17. Defective rolling stock not fit to run is identified and detachment arrangements are made in compliance with workplace procedures
  18. Record test results
  19. Brake test records are completed to reflect inspection results in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  20. Records are filed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying rail safety practices and procedures

conducting inspections and testing brake operations on relevant types of passenger train, freight train or railcar in accordance with workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

operating and adapting to differences in brakes and related equipment in accordance with operating procedures

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

working collaboratively with others

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


Knowledge Evidence

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

brake systems, their components and their operation

communications protocols

defects and faults in train braking systems and relevant workplace procedures to deal with identified defects and faults including isolation and tag out procedures

diagnostic techniques

documentation requirements relating to brake testing

procedures for completing relevant documentation

relevant workplace procedures

tools and equipment applications

types of brake tests and their purpose.