1 Plan and prepare for track vehicle brake inspection and testing

1.1 Logbooks and any other documentation are checked for existing defects

1.2 Track vehicle is isolated or secured, in accordance with workplace procedures, to make the work area safe prior to inspection

2 Inspect and test track vehicle brake operation

2.1 Visual and audible inspection is conducted to identify faults or defects

2.2 Brakes are applied and released to ensure track vehicle braking system meets functional specifications

2.3 Identified defects and faults are rectified and/or reported in accordance with manufacturer specifications and/or organisational procedures

3 Complete documentation

3.1 Documentation concerning inspecting and testing the braking system is completed in accordance with organisational procedures

3.2 Logbook and other service records on the track vehicle are completed in accordance with organisational procedures

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Hazards that may exist during the start up and shut down of medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicles and ways of controlling the risks involved

Organisational procedures for conducting brake tests on medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicles

Problems that may occur during testing of brakes on medium/heavy self-propelled track vehicles and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Relevant rail safety, occupational health and safety (OH&S) and environmental procedures and regulations

Types of brake tests and their purpose

Required skills:

Adapt to differences in track vehicles and associated equipment and procedures

Communicate effectively with others

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to testing brakes on a track vehicle

Work collaboratively with others

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 required 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:

identify correct procedure for testing braking system

correctly conduct brake test

complete brake test documentation

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

conducting inspections and testing of different types of brakes on medium/heavy track vehicle/s

identifying defects and faults in track vehicle braking systems

implementing workplace procedures to deal with identified defects and faults

completing records of test results in accordance with workplace procedures

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

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

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

Types of brakes and tests may include:

hand/park brake

service brake

train brake

emergency brake

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

gloves

safety glasses

safety headwear

safety footwear

hearing protection

Information/documents may include:

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

manufacturer specifications and standards