Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
UEERS0019 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Test copper rail signalling cables
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | UEERS0019 - Test copper rail signalling cables | |
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Description | ||||
Employability Skills | ||||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to test signal and communication copper cables.It includes following workplace procedures, determining tools required, setting up and conducting tests, interpreting test results, determining activities to maintain system integrity and reporting activities.Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice, rules and/or guidelines.No other licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | |||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | ||||
Competency Field | Rail Signalling |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare to inspect and test rail signalling cable |
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Element: Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures implemented | ||||||||
Element: Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted on the job safety assessments and existing risk control measures implemented | ||||||||
Element: Access times and work methods are confirmed to comply with customer requirements and relevant rail safety legislation | ||||||||
Element: Rail service access is checked prior to testing and signalling cable is isolated/disconnected from rail network/equipment to ensure no equipment damage can occur during testing | ||||||||
Element: Required inspection, test procedures and purpose are identified from site, client, workplace documentation and manufacturer specifications | ||||||||
Element: Tools and testing devices needed for cable testing are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety | ||||||||
Element: Testing devices calibration certification is checked and current in accordance with manufacturer specifications | ||||||||
Element: Inspect and test rail signal cables |
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Element: Rail signal cables are inspected in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant specifications | ||||||||
Element: Tests are set up and performed in accordance with safety risk control measures and manufacturer specifications | ||||||||
Element: Test results are read accurately and compared against manufacturer and site specifications for rail cable performance | ||||||||
Element: Existing methods for dealing with unplanned situations are dealt with safely in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment and with the approval of an authorised person/s | ||||||||
Element: Testing is performed efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services in accordance with sustainable energy practices | ||||||||
Element: Available services are connected and tested for functionality to ensure all previous services have been resumed |
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Element: Recommendations and required actions to maintain cable system integrity resulting from cable tests are reported and documented | ||||||||
Element: Results of tests are documented accurately and in a timely manner to ensure test results remain current | ||||||||
Element: Site and installation records are updated to ensure traceability of system information performance is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures |