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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assemble components
2. Correct components are identified and selected to comply with job specifications
3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
4. Equipment and components are pre-assembled and positioned for installation in compliance with work orders and job specifications
5. Install equipment and components
6. Equipment/component layout is prepared and checked to ensure position matches job specifications
7. All fastening positions are marked and drilled for installation
8. Equipment and components are secured in correct sequence and position in compliance with job specifications
9. Additional requirements or alterations to existing components are identified and appropriate follow-up action is taken
10. Manufacturing of additional components is carried out to allow for complete installation
11. Alterations to existing components are carried out to provide for the installation of new equipment
12. All interlinking components are correctly attached and secured ready for testing in compliance with work specifications
13. Test and adjust equipment
14. Required authorisation for tests is confirmed to ensure safe train operations may continue
15. Test procedures are coordinated and liaison with appropriate personnel is maintained to ensure overall safety
16. Appropriate tests are carried out to ensure all operations are within specifications and appropriate adjustments are made to ensure smooth operation
17. Testing is carried out to ensure functionality of all operations to the locking table
18. Operational readiness is confirmed and required documentation/certification is correctly completed and processed to allow for commissioning

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:

adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures applying relevant legislation and 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 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 reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information, technical data and drawings reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions, in accordance with workplace procedures testing and adjusting close tolerance mechanically operating equipment when installing mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices using hand, portable, power and air tools in accordance with workplace procedures working collaboratively with others when installing mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices 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 and/or guidelines fault finding techniques hazards that may exist when installing mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices, and ways of controlling the risks machining techniques safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) mechanical fitting techniques problems that may occur when installing mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems rail industry standards for installing mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices relevant mechanical theory and principles relevant rail danger zones relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations relevant recording and documentation procedures workplace procedures for installing mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices.

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