Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify and establish track maintenance vehicle braking system
- Brake system and type to be used are identified
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
- Correct coupling of vehicle braking system is established and/or confirmed as required in accordance with organisational procedures
- Air brake system is charged to required pressures in accordance with organisational procedures
- Test, operate and monitor track maintenance vehicle braking system
- Relevant brake system tests are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
- Vehicle brakes are applied and released under normal operational conditions in accordance with correct handling and organisational procedures
- Vehicle brakes are applied and released under emergency conditions in accordance with correct handling and organisational procedures
- Vehicle brake system is monitored in accordance with organisational and/or operational requirements
- Identify and rectify track maintenance vehicle braking system faults in transit
- Braking system faults are identified while in transit
- Suitable location to bring vehicle to a stand is identified in accordance with vehicle handling and organisational procedures
- Vehicle brake system fault is located and rectified or isolated in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
- Relevant brake system tests are conducted as required, in accordance with organisational procedures