Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the 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 installation of mechanical infrastructure for signalling as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Assemble components

1.1 Correct components are identified and selected to comply with specifications

1.2 Components are pre-assembled and positioned for installation and to identify any manufacturing fitting requirements

1.3 Components/linkages are modified to allow for complete installation as per job specifications

2Install equipment and components

2.1 Components are fabricated to ensure compliance with job specifications

2.2 Equipment/component layouts are checked to ensure positioning job specifications

2.3 All hole/fastening positions are marked and drilled to allow for installation

2.4 Equipment/components are assembled and secured in the correct sequence

2.5 All interlinking components are attached and secured

2.6 Operational power source is connected by appropriate personnel if required to allow for operational testing

3Test and adjust equipment

3.1 Required authorisation for testing is confirmed to ensure safe train operations may continue

3.2 Correct test equipment/procedures are identified

3.3 Appropriate tests are correctly carried out in conjunction with other personnel to ensure operational compliance

3.4 All required adjustments are carried out in conjunction with other personnel when required to ensure correct operational compliance

3.5 Operational readiness is confirmed and required documentation/certification is correctly completed to allow for commissioning

3.6 Equipment is locked and secured to ensure against unauthorised interference

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

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 OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace standards and procedures for the installation of mechanical infrastructure for signalling

Problems that may occur during the installation of mechanical infrastructure for signalling, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when installing mechanical infrastructure for signalling, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Principles of signalling

Mechanical infrastructure limitations and characteristics

Fault diagnosis, fault rectification and problem solving

Material safety data sheets (MSDS)

Features, characteristics and applications of chemicals, paints and lubricants used on mechanical infrastructure

Mechanical signal adjusting techniques

Fault finding and testing procedures

Track layout

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when installing mechanical infrastructure for signalling

Read and interpret designs, instructions, procedures, information, technical data and drawings relevant to the installation of mechanical infrastructure for signalling

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation and records related to the installation of mechanical infrastructure for signalling

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when installing mechanical infrastructure for signalling

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when installing mechanical infrastructure for signalling 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

Use hand, power tools, portable electric generators and air compressors etc.

Use appropriate fabrication techniques

Measure, align and assemble pre-made components

Assemble inter-linking components

Test and adjust mechanical equipment

Check and confirm compliance to operational specifications

Use mobile plant and lifting equipment

Use and correctly dispose of a range of chemical cleaning agents, protective paints and lubricants

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Determine compensation of points and signal lead designs

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:

assembling components correctly

installing equipment and components correctly

adjusting and testing equipment for correct operation

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

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, materials and vehicles

Site preparation may include:

levelling

cleaning

preparing trenches

control cable and linkage routes

Equipment types may include:

mechanical

pneumatic/hydraulic

electric

Equipment may include:

signs

lamps

brackets

level crossing assembly

backboards

clamp locks

hoods

switch locks

warning lights

bells

masts

mechanical points and point machines

train stop

non-interlocked levers

chain locks

facing point locks

rod lines

derailers

'A' frames

signals

ground frames

Liaison may be required with:

internal and external personnel

Activities may include:

cutting

bending

shaping

welding

drilling

bolting

clamping with ferrous and non-ferrous bar, rod, tube, chain and wire rope

Resources may include:

chemical cleaning agents

protective paints

lubricants

Fixing and fastening may include:

chemical bonding and bolting

riveting

pining

Tools may include:

hand tools

power tools

air tools

specialist tools as required by the organisation

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 and safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear and footwear

portable radios

hand lamps and flags

safety devices

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

company standards, rules and procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

job specifications

technical manuals

equipment/operational management information

technical and engineering 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, legislation and codes 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 state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

This unit contains employability skills.