This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install/maintain train detection equipment in a rail network.

It includes preparing and installing/maintaining train detection equipment. It also includes completing the installation/maintenance of train detection equipment and repairing faults, performing operational tests and reporting requirements.

Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare to install/maintain train detection equipment

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and clarified

1.2

Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures implemented in preparation for work

1.3

Scope of the installation/maintenance is determined from maintenance schedules, job specifications, drawings and regulatory requirements

1.4

Appropriate rail safe working person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite

1.5

Materials needed for the installation/maintenance work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job specifications

1.6

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for installation/maintenance work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Install/maintain train detection equipment

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed

2.2

Installation/maintenance work is carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2.3

Normal function and operating parameters are confirmed in accordance with appropriate manuals, job specifications and commissioning data

2.4

Fault-finding and diagnostic techniques are used to verify system/faults

2.5

Faulty, damaged or insecure components are replaced/repaired or secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2.6

Installation/maintenance, adjusting and testing work is carried out efficiently, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices

2.7

Appropriate readings are measured and recorded using relevant test instruments

2.8

Equipment is tested and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer specifications, workplace and equipment operating procedures

2.9

Equipment operational inspections and tests are completed in accordance with job specifications and workplace procedures

2.10

Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are determined on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes

3

Complete train detection equipment installation/maintenance

3.1

WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed

3.2

Calibration of equipment is verified and equipment is confirmed by functional tests in accordance with workplace and equipment operating procedures

3.3

Work completion is documented and appropriate rail safe working person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant reports produced

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

interpreting plans and specifications correctly

installing/maintaining, adjusting and testing equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

using tools and test equipment safely

checking that technical operational specifications are met and equipment is in compliance with work orders

following relevant codes of practice, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental protection procedures and requirements, including:

implementing workplace procedures and practices

using risk control measures

completing relevant technical reports, records and documentation

dealing with unplanned events

applying rail safe working practices and relevant industry standards, codes and rail safety regulations

completing the installation/maintenance of train detection equipment

preparing to install/maintain train detection equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

train detection equipment installation and maintenance, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:

rail signalling, train detection equipment

train detection equipment and their components encompassing:

track circuits, including jointed, jointless, non-vital, axle counters, treadles and level crossing predictors

alternating current (a.c.) and direct current (d.c.) power supplies

transmitters

receivers

relays

track shunts

tuned joint couplers

central processor

diagnostics

fixtures to ironwork

operating principles and parameters encompassing:

interpreting circuits diagrams to evaluate correct operation and relationship to other signalling circuits

normal mode operation:

instantaneous coil energisation and delay pick-up

wrong-side operation

failure mode operation, including wrong-side and right-side conditions

alarm mode

redundancy mode

correct operation in accordance with control and locking tables

servicing procedures encompassing:

maintenance documentation

coordination/planning sequence

operational test procedures

scheduled/preventative maintenance

unscheduled/corrective maintenance

certification of train detection equipment (commission and decommission)

certifying procedures applicable for compliance with rail operator and/or enterprise standards

safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace policies and procedures.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in suitable simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to installing/maintaining train detection equipment

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Electrotechnology

Rail Signalling