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/or 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 repair and adjustment of mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure (excluding interlocking equipment) as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Diagnose equipment faults

1.1 Out-of-specification or non-operating equipment/components are correctly identified through operational testing

1.2 Viability of adjustments/replacements/repairs to equipment/components is correctly evaluated to ensure cost effective operations

1.3 Work is planned to ensure minimum disruption to train operations and safe repair activities

1.4 Support/assistance with diagnosis or repair operation is obtained through liaison with appropriate personnel

1.5 OH&S and environmental requirements for a given task area are obtained and clarified in consultation with appropriate personnel

2Correct equipment faults

2.1 Liaison with or support to other personnel is maintained to ensure equipment is maintained within specification

2.2 Equipment and components are replaced or repaired as per operational specifications to ensure required level of operations

2.3 Equipment and component adjustment is performed to specifications to ensure required level of operations

2.4 Viability of repairs to replaced equipment/components is evaluated and equipment is tagged for repair or disposed of as per organisational requirements

3Test and adjust equipment

3.1 Final cleaning, lubricating and adjustments to equipment is carried out to ensure operational compliance

3.2 All equipment functions are tested to ensure operational compliance with required standards

3.3 Equipment is locked/secured as specified to ensure safety and protection from elements or persons

3.4 Records of repair activities are correctly completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel for use in identifying future maintenance requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace standards and procedures for the repair and adjustment of mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure (excluding interlocking equipment)

Problems that may occur during the repair and adjustment of mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when repairing and adjusting mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure and ways of controlling the risks involved

Documentation/authorisation processes and procedures, technical specifications manuals

Material safety data sheets for cleaning and lubricating equipment

Mechanical fitting techniques

Workshop facilities, personnel and manufacturing/repair capabilities

Overview of other non-mechanical operations and personnel

Material procurement procedures

Fundamentals of signalling and operations of mechanical signalling equipment

Use of chemicals, solvents and lubricants

Fault detection techniques

Recording procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when repairing and adjusting mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information, diagrams and signs relevant to the repair and adjustment of mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the repair and adjustment of mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when repairing and adjusting mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when repairing and adjusting mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when repairing and adjusting mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

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

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Safely use chemical cleaning agents, solvents and lubricants

Select and use hand, portable, power and air tools

Check compliance with operational specification

Repair and replace equipment

Apply relevant test procedures

Operate mechanical signalling equipment

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

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 diagnosing faults

repairing identified equipment faults correctly

correctly adjusting and testing equipment following repair

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

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

Equipment may include:

signals

points equipment

ground frames

level crossing and tramway crossing mechanisms

frames

rods

bars

structures

housings

boxes

signage

Repairs may include:

filing

grinding

replacement of components including bushes, pivot pins, gears, wear plates, welding and joining

Adjustments may include:

adjustments using designed adjustment components

shimming

the checking of clearances and tolerances

Cleaning and lubrication includes:

all cleaning operations by hand

chemical or steam cleaning

the application of lubricating oils and greases

Operational compliance includes:

manufacturers and/or safeworking operational specifications for functional movements, operations and outcomes

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, electricians)

Tools and equipment may include:

hand tools

portable power generators

air compressors

measuring rules

gauges

Communication equipment may include:

two-way radios

telephones/mobile phones

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

company standards and procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

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

Information/documents may include:

relevant log or record book

maintenance notices, records and requests

local instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio operation procedures

emergency procedures manual

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

This unit contains employability skills.