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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and establish track maintenance vehicle braking system
  2. Brake system and type to be used are identified
  3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  4. Correct coupling of vehicle braking system is established and/or confirmed as required in accordance with organisational procedures
  5. Air brake system is charged to required pressures in accordance with organisational procedures
  6. Test, operate and monitor track maintenance vehicle braking system
  7. Relevant brake system tests are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
  8. Vehicle brakes are applied and released under normal operational conditions in accordance with correct handling and organisational procedures
  9. Vehicle brakes are applied and released under emergency conditions in accordance with correct handling and organisational procedures
  10. Vehicle brake system is monitored in accordance with organisational and/or operational requirements
  11. Identify and rectify track maintenance vehicle braking system faults in transit
  12. Braking system faults are identified while in transit
  13. Suitable location to bring vehicle to a stand is identified in accordance with vehicle handling and organisational procedures
  14. Vehicle brake system fault is located and rectified or isolated in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
  15. Relevant brake system tests are conducted as required, in accordance with organisational 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 relevant workplace procedures

assessing brake system defects

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

identifying possible brake faults that may occur

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

operating brake systems when driving on-track vehicle

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

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

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:

appropriate state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, rail industry standards, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines

brake systems, their components and operation

manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for medium/heavy self-propelled on-track equipment

relevant rail danger zones and safeworking systems

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations

types of brake system tests and their purpose.