Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIB3048A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out off-site repair, overhaul and assembly of mechanical signalling equipment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIB3048A - Carry out off-site repair, overhaul and assembly of mechanical signalling equipment
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out off-site repair, overhaul and assembly of mechanical signalling equipment in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes assessing equipment condition, replacing out-of-specification components, producing components where required, assembling components, and testing and adjusting equipment to ensure overall system integrity. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the off-site repair, overhaul and assembly of mechanical signalling equipment as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess equipment condition
  • Equipment condition is established through tagged repair sheets from the field and initial examination
  • Condition of all out-of-tolerance equipment and components is correctly identified and recorded through detailed inspection and testing
  • The type and extent of required repairs are evaluated to determine viability of repair operations and to estimate time requirements
  • Components requiring disposal are identified and replacement components are arranged to allow work to commence
       
Element: Replace components
  • Equipment is dismantled to the extent required to carry out previously identified repairs
  • Components requiring replacement are stored for later repair/disposed of in line with organisational requirements
  • Components are replaced/repaired/returned to operational condition in line with technical specifications and standard workshop practices
       
Element: Produce components
  • Components are produced to comply with the defined job requirements and technical specifications
  • Appropriate manufacturing/workshop techniques are applied to ensure required quality components are produced
       
Element: Assemble components
  • Assembly methods and sequencing are planned to ensure efficient operations
  • Components are laid out for assembly in compliance with planned processes
  • Assembly of all components, sub assemblies and equipment is correctly carried out as per planned operations and in compliance with job and technical specifications
  • All securing methods and operations comply with the job and technical specifications
       
Element: Test and adjust equipment
  • All equipment functions are tested to ensure conformance to drawings and specifications
  • All assembly and joining/securing processes and outcomes are checked and tested as required to match the job and technical specifications
  • Adjustments are made to ensure all equipment operations meet the technical specifications
  • Operational/functional compliance to the job and technical specifications is confirmed and certified
  • All required documentation is correctly completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel to confirm the equipment is certified for use
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

correctly identifying faults

carrying out appropriate repairs in accordance with workplace requirements

correctly testing equipment following repairs

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 and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

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 written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant rail safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for the off-site repair, overhaul and assembly of mechanical signalling equipment

Problems that may occur during the off-site repair, overhaul and assembly of mechanical signalling equipment, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when off-site repairing, overhauling and assembling mechanical signalling equipment, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Fundamentals of signalling and operations of mechanical signalling equipment

Fault detection techniques

Authorisation/approval processes and procedures

Documentation and record keeping requirements

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when off-site repairing, overhauling and assembling mechanical signalling equipment

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the off-site repair, overhaul and assembly of mechanical signalling equipment

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the off-site repair, overhaul and assembly of mechanical signalling equipment

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when off-site repairing, overhauling and assembling mechanical signalling equipment

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when off-site repairing, overhauling and assembling mechanical signalling equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when off-site repairing, overhauling and assembling mechanical signalling equipment

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

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use hand, portable, power and air tools

Safely use chemical cleaning agents, solvents and lubricants

Carry out visual inspection and checking

Check/confirm compliance with operational specifications

Use appropriate painting techniques

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

in all weather conditions

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces or exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, materials and vehicles

Signal equipment may include:

point machines

hydraulic and pneumatic points

signals

points

equipment

ground frames

channel irons

wire ropes

point rodding

level crossing signs

signal locations/housings

foundations/supports/sleepers

Cleaning and servicing equipment may include:

steam cleaners

hand tools

brushes/wire and paint

hand-held power/air tools

brush/weed trimmers

Chemicals and consumables may include:

paints and paint strippers

cleaning and de-greasing agents

solvents

weed killers

oils

greases

cleaning rags

Rubbish removal/disposal may be carried out:

using internal and/or external operating rules and procedures

Visual checks may include:

rust

breakage

graffiti

rubbish build up

environmental damage/degradation

Operational checks may include:

mechanical movement

linkages

clearances

interferences

alignment

wear

loose fittings

Communication equipment may include:

two-way radios

computers

telephones/mobile phones

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

authority to access the site or to operate equipment, including:

written authority

verbal authority

authority as detailed in organisation operating rules and procedures

notices, records and requests

technical instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio operation procedures

QA plans, data and document control

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

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

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Equipment condition is established through tagged repair sheets from the field and initial examination 
Condition of all out-of-tolerance equipment and components is correctly identified and recorded through detailed inspection and testing 
The type and extent of required repairs are evaluated to determine viability of repair operations and to estimate time requirements 
Components requiring disposal are identified and replacement components are arranged to allow work to commence 
Equipment is dismantled to the extent required to carry out previously identified repairs 
Components requiring replacement are stored for later repair/disposed of in line with organisational requirements 
Components are replaced/repaired/returned to operational condition in line with technical specifications and standard workshop practices 
Components are produced to comply with the defined job requirements and technical specifications 
Appropriate manufacturing/workshop techniques are applied to ensure required quality components are produced 
Assembly methods and sequencing are planned to ensure efficient operations 
Components are laid out for assembly in compliance with planned processes 
Assembly of all components, sub assemblies and equipment is correctly carried out as per planned operations and in compliance with job and technical specifications 
All securing methods and operations comply with the job and technical specifications 
All equipment functions are tested to ensure conformance to drawings and specifications 
All assembly and joining/securing processes and outcomes are checked and tested as required to match the job and technical specifications 
Adjustments are made to ensure all equipment operations meet the technical specifications 
Operational/functional compliance to the job and technical specifications is confirmed and certified 
All required documentation is correctly completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel to confirm the equipment is certified for use 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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