REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

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

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for the installation of mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices

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

Hazards that may exist when the installing mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices and ways of controlling the risks involved

Principles of signalling

Material safety data sheets

Mechanical fitting techniques

Fault finding techniques

Characteristics and applications of chemicals paints and lubricants

Pneumatic and hydraulic techniques

Machining techniques

Track layout

Relevant mechanical theory and principles

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Relevant sections of Australian Standards AS and AS

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when installing mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices

Read and interpret instructions procedures information technical data and drawings relevant to the installation of mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the installation of mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when installing mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

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

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events that may occur when installing mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices

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

Use high level fitting skills to fit and finely adjust interlinking mechanical components

Use hand portable power and air tools

Assemble interlinking components

Test and adjust close tolerance mechanically operating equipment

Use portable electric generators and air compressors

Check and confirm compliance with operational specifications

Work in confined spaces

Use appropriate painting techniques

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

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

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 at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Operations may be conducted:

Work may be conducted in:

Work may involve exposure to:

Locking and interlocking devices to be installed and maintained may include:

Job specifications are:

Equipment may include:

Equipment technology may include:

Tools may include:

Installation and assembly may include:

Liaison may be required with

Layout includes:

Fixing and fastening may include

Manufacturing and installing may include:

Components may include:

Communication equipment may include:

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

Safety and protective equipment may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable procedures and codes may include: