Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to maintain track circuit equipment and repair faults
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- The extent of maintenance is determined from maintenance schedules, job specifications, drawings and regulatory requirements
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
- Materials needed for maintenance and repair work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to maintenance and repair work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Maintain track circuit equipment and repair faults
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Maintenance is carried out to manufacturer specifications using procedures consistent with delegated authority.
- Normal function and operating parameters are confirmed using appropriate manuals, specifications and commissioning data.
- Fault finding and diagnostic techniques are completed to verify system/faults.
- Faulty, damaged or insecure components are replaced, repaired or secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisation procedures.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Maintenance and repair work is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Adjust and test track circuits
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Appropriate readings are measured and recorded using relevant test instruments.
- Equipment is tested and adjusted in accordance with the specifications.
- Equipment operational tests are completed to specifications and procedures.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Testing and adjusting is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Finalise work and record work activities
- OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
- Correct calibration of equipment is verified and equipment is confirmed as fulfilling functional tests in accordance with organisation certification procedures.
- Work completion is documented and appropriate persons notified in accordance with established procedures