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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to maintain electronic and microprocessor-based remote control system
   • 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.
   • Maintenance programs/fault/irregularity reports are reviewed to establish work priorities, resources, logistics and site information
   • Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others affected by the work and authorisations are obtained in accordance with established procedures.
   • Materials needed for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements
   • Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
2. Maintain electronic and microprocessor-based remote control system
   • OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
   • Visual inspection is carried out and all equipment checked to ensure performance is in accordance with operational specifications
   • Security of fittings, terminations and mountings are checked for conformance with specifications and adjusted accordingly
   • Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
   • Maintenance work is performed efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
   • Appropriate operating parameters are ascertained from specifications and commissioning data to enable performance checked to be completed
   • Appropriate diagnostic techniques are employed to verify symptoms or irregularities
   • Symptoms are reproduced, monitored and documented where appropriate
   • System is adjusted and operationally tested to technical parameters and design specifications
   • Appropriate conclusions are drawn from fault indicators, error codes, maintenance records and print outs to assist fault finding
   • Appropriate technical support is obtained if required
   • Faulty components are replaced or repaired in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Components are terminated, connected, system levels adjusted and parameters set in accordance with specifications
3. Complete maintenance of electronic and microprocessor-based remote control system and report
   • OHS completion risk control work measures and procedures are followed.
   • System is functionally tested to specified parameters
   • Maintenance documentation is completed as required and equipment is labelled, packaged and returned to service where appropriate

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and maintaining electronic and microprocessorbased remote control systems All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies KSENA Rail signalling remote control system maintenance Evidence shall show an understanding of rail signalling electronics and microprocessor based remote control system maintenance applying safe working practices and relevant Standards Codes and Regulations to an extent indicated by the following aspects Maintenance principles encompassing maintenance function role of maintenance department occupational health and safety requirements Maintenance systems encompassing maintenance terminology preventative maintenance predictive maintenance corrective maintenance Data acquisition encompassing plant history cardsfiles inspection techniques predictive maintenance remote visual inspection nondestructive testing thermography vibration analysis oil analysis Rail signalling maintenance plans encompassing characteristics maintenance windows required resources labour and materials procedures and records Maintenance of rail signalling electronics and microprocessor based remote control systems list components requiring maintenance Rail safe working practices encompassing Rail enterprise safety standard and procedures Rail safe working requirements Possessions protection and management

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it must include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment In some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed The critical safety issues inherent in working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial present a challenge for those determining competence Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment Activities associated with normal everyday work influence decisions about howhow much the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each Element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the time frames typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below Maintain electronic and microprocessorbased remote control systems as described in and including Interpreting specifications circuit diagrams and workplace procedures correctly Using appropriate diagnosis and fault finding techniques to submodule level Maintaining electronic switched and microprocessorbased remote control systems to operational requirements to sub module level Working efficiently and effectively Using tools and test equipment correctly Following relevant codes of practice OHS and environmental protection procedures and requirements Completing relevant technical reports records and documentation and Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items Note Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include OHS policy and work procedures and instructions Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit These should be used in the formal learningassessment environment Note Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to maintaining electronic switched and microprocessorbased remote control systems

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
	There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit

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Range Statement

10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to: The relevant State or Territory codes of practice and safe working requirements Equipment and systems relevant to the rail network for which competency is sought Code of practice for Defined Interstate Rail Networks System monitoring and performance analysis detecting and rectifying at least five different system faults Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Section 2.1.

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