REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes andor guidelines

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace standards and procedures for the installation of mechanical infrastructure for signalling

Problems that may occur during the installation of mechanical infrastructure for signalling and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

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

Principles of signalling

Mechanical infrastructure limitations and characteristics

Fault diagnosis fault rectification and problem solving

Material safety data sheets MSDS

Features characteristics and applications of chemicals paints and lubricants used on mechanical infrastructure

Mechanical signal adjusting techniques

Fault finding and testing procedures

Track layout

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when installing mechanical infrastructure for signalling

Read and interpret designs instructions procedures information technical data and drawings relevant to the installation of mechanical infrastructure for signalling

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation and records related to the installation of mechanical infrastructure for signalling

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when installing mechanical infrastructure for signalling

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions that may occur when installing mechanical infrastructure for signalling in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Use hand power tools portable electric generators and air compressors etc

Use appropriate fabrication techniques

Measure align and assemble premade components

Assemble interlinking components

Test and adjust mechanical equipment

Check and confirm compliance to operational specifications

Use mobile plant and lifting equipment

Use and correctly dispose of a range of chemical cleaning agents protective paints and lubricants

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Determine compensation of points and signal lead designs

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations

assembling components correctly

installing equipment and components correctly

adjusting and testing equipment for correct operation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Operations may be conducted:

Work may be conducted in:

Work may involve exposure to:

Site preparation may include:

Equipment types may include:

Equipment may include:

Liaison may be required with:

Activities may include:

Resources may include:

Fixing and fastening may include:

Tools may include:

Communication equipment may include:

Safety and protective equipment may include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include: