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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assemble components
  2. Components are identified and selected correctly to comply with specifications
  3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  4. Components are pre-assembled and positioned for installation and to identify any manufacturing fitting requirements
  5. Components/linkages are modified to allow for complete installation in accordance with job specifications
  6. Install equipment and components
  7. Components are fabricated to ensure compliance with job specifications
  8. Equipment/component layouts are checked to ensure positioning job specifications
  9. Hole/fastening positions are marked and drilled to allow for installation
  10. Equipment/components are assembled and secured in the correct sequence
  11. Interlinking components are attached and secured
  12. Operational power source is connected by appropriate personnel as required to allow for operational testing
  13. Test and adjust equipment
  14. Required authorisation for testing is confirmed to ensure safe train operations may continue
  15. Correct test equipment/procedures are identified
  16. Appropriate tests are correctly carried out in conjunction with other personnel to ensure operational compliance
  17. Required adjustments are carried out in conjunction with other personnel as required to ensure correct operational compliance
  18. Operational readiness is confirmed and required documentation/certification is correctly completed to allow for commissioning
  19. Equipment is locked and secured to ensure against unauthorised interference

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:

adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures

adjusting and testing equipment for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

applying relevant workplace procedures

assembling interlinking components

checking and confirming compliance with operational specifications

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

installing equipment and components in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

measuring, aligning and assembling pre-made components

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

reading and interpreting relevant designs, instructions, procedures, information, technical data and drawings

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions, in accordance with workplace procedures

testing and adjusting mechanical equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

using appropriate fabrication techniques

using hand and power tools, portable electric generators and air compressors in accordance with manufacturer instructions 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:

applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines

fault diagnosis, fault rectification and problem solving

fault finding and testing procedures

hazards that may exist when installing mechanical infrastructure for signalling, and ways of controlling the risks involved

mechanical infrastructure components and characteristics

mechanical signal adjusting techniques

principles of signalling

problems that may occur when installing mechanical infrastructure for signalling, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems

relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager workplace policies and procedures for installing mechanical infrastructure for signalling

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

relevant recording and documentation procedures

safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and/or manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

track layout

workplace rail industry standards and procedures for installing mechanical infrastructure for signalling.