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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan installation and maintenance
2. Works order is analysed and confirmed as required by site inspection
3. Resources required for the job are identified and scheduled in accordance with operational procedures
4. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
5. Switch equipment and transformer are transported to worksite
6. Liaison and communication issues are resolved in accordance with organisational negotiation procedures
7. Prepare the worksite
8. Work plan and resources required are confirmed/checked at worksite
9. Personnel participating in the activity, including plant operators and contractors, are fully briefed
10. Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned to ensure a safe worksite
11. Safeworking practices are observed on or about the running track/line
12. Worksite is laid out in accordance with work plan to ensure minimum waste and rework
13. Systems/circuits are isolated as required, proved safe to work on in accordance with works order, and electrical permits are received/accepted/returned as required
14. Install switches and transformers
15. Switch equipment, transformers and earthing systems are installed and connected
16. Transformer is tested and voltage output is adjusted
17. Visual inspection is carried out to confirm equipment/apparatus is in a safe condition to test and/or commission
18. Commission is carried out in accordance with works order/plan
19. Maintain switches and transformers
20. Maintenance requirement is confirmed by detailed site diagnosis
21. Maintenance, including removal, repair, replacement and reinstatement, is carried out in accordance with works order and the condition of equipment
22. Complete work
23. Worksite is rehabilitated
24. Appropriate authority is notified on completion of work
25. Records and documentation for updating system data are completed and processed

Range Statement

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

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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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 appropriate repair/testing practices and procedures applying relevant workplace procedures communicating effectively with others communicating plans, intentions and safety criteria to others implementing contingency plans interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures performing calculations required for installation procedures reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information, technical data, manuals and drawings reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures selecting and using test equipment and testing techniques working collaboratively with others working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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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:

applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice, rail industry standards and/or guidelines characteristics, capabilities and uses of types of pole mounted switches and transformers distribution system earthing procedures as they relate to installing and maintaining electrical switches and transformer equipment hazards that may exist when installing and maintaining pole mounted switches and transformers live/energised line working techniques and equipment problems that may occur when installing and maintaining pole mounted switches and transformers relevant electrical/electronic theory and principles relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations relevant organisation and commercial publications, including construction manuals and technical instructions as they relate to installing and maintaining electrical equipment relevant recording and documentation procedures relevant sections of railway safety management plans, rail industry standards and the Australian/New Zealand Standard for Wiring Rules relevant technical regulatory requirements statutory/organisation traffic control requirements, work zone regulations and guidance signals for planned operations switching or de-energising procedures and maintenance operations visual inspection workplace procedures workplace procedures for installing and maintaining pole mounted switches and transformers.

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