Application
Work must be carried out in accordance with codes/regulations and workplace requirements relevant to the testing of mechanical signalling equipment and the isolation of faults. Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of regulatory requirements and workplace procedures to the testing and the isolation of faults in mechanical signalling equipment. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Prepare to test and/or isolate equipment | 1.1 Testing is appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule 1.2 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite 1.3 Location of equipment to be tested/isolated is determined from job specifications and diagrams 1.4 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to test and/or isolate are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety |
2Test and/or isolate equipment | 2.1 Initial visual check of operational equipment is performed to identify any equipment faults 2.2 Identified equipment is isolated in accordance with relevant operational rules and procedures 2.3 Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate personnel and documented 2.4 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person |
3Check equipment operation | 3.1 Approval to conduct a check of equipment operation is obtained in accordance with relevant operational rules and procedures 3.2 Authorised equipment check is carried out in accordance with operating procedures to identify any equipment faults 3.3 Operational effectiveness of equipment is confirmed through observation during train movements if required 3.4 Equipments faults are correctly identified, recorded and appropriate corrective action is taken 3.5 Service equipment is locked and secured to prevent unauthorised access 3.6 Work completion is documented and appropriate personnel are notified in accordance with established procedures |
4Finalise testing and/or isolation of equipment | 4.1 Test results are documented in accordance with organisation requirements 4.2 Faulty or replaced equipment is tagged and despatched to maintain equipment spares 4.3 Fully operational equipment is handed over to approved personnel ensuring that hand over procedures are accurately followed and final documentation is completed |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Relevant sections of regulatory requirements &/or organisation's procedures where applicable to the testing of mechanical signalling equipment and the isolation of faults |
Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations |
Workplace procedures and policies for the testing of mechanical signalling equipment and the isolation of faults, including the tagging and reporting of faulty equipment and components |
Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the testing of mechanical signalling equipment and the isolation of faults |
Fault-finding techniques including identification of cost/time effective rectification procedures |
Tools, meters, gauges and equipment used during the testing of mechanical signalling equipment and the isolation of faults and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in their use |
Guidelines relating to the safe use of machinery and equipment including the tagging of unserviceable or damaged items |
Faults that may occur with equipment, and appropriate action that can be taken to report and/or rectify the identified faults in the equipment or its components |
The characteristics, capabilities and limitations of the equipment |
Operational safety requirements for the equipment concerned |
Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace |
Site layout and obstacles |
Documentation and record requirements |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when testing mechanical signalling equipment and isolating faults |
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the testing of mechanical signalling equipment and the isolation of faults |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to the testing of mechanical signalling equipment and the isolation of faults |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when testing mechanical signalling equipment and isolating faults |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when testing mechanical signalling equipment and isolating faults in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unplanned events |
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 |
Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures |
Select and use relevant meters, gauges, equipment and tools when testing mechanical signalling equipment and isolating faults |
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards |
Apply basic mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical awareness to testing and fault identification activities |
Evidence Required
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: preparing to test and/or isolate equipment testing and/or isolating equipment checking equipment operation finalising testing and/or isolation of equipment |
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 |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
Work may be conducted: | in a range of external work environments |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Work may be conducted in: | limited or restricted spaces exposed conditions controlled or open environments |
Tests and the isolation of faults may be performed: | on a range of equipment used in transport industries |
Personal protective equipment may include: | gloves safety headwear and footwear safety glasses two-way radios high visibility clothing |
Tests may include but are not limited to: | tests of operational performance tests as part of routine servicing identification of causes of poor or out-of-specification performance tests following servicing and/or adjustment of equipment |
Records/results of tests may include: | details of faulty equipment or specific components details of action taken results of testing and associated recommendations details of repair and maintenance work to be undertaken defect (non-conformance) |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicals dangerous or hazardous substances movements of equipment, goods and materials a fire or explosion faulty equipment/tools trains motor vehicles plant and machinery |
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 |
Consultative processes may involve: | workplace personnel supervisors and managers equipment manufacturers site visitors contractors technical personnel |
Communication in the work area may include: | phone/mobile phone fax internet RF communications oral, aural or signed communications |
Information/documents may include: | workplace procedures and policies for the checking and assessment of the equipment concerned specifications for equipment/tools equipment identification labels, serial numbers supplier and/or client instructions material safety data sheets (MSDSs) |
Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include: | relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements relevant state/territory OH&S legislation relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation relevant Australian standards and certification requirements |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor