This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to test and commission rail signalling power equipment into service on rail networks.

It includes preparing, inspecting, testing and commissioning rail power signalling circuits, equipment and components. It also includes completing connection of wiring circuitry, equipment and components; testing of wiring circuitry, equipment and components; finding and repairing faults; testing of control and indicating equipment; 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 inspect, test and commission power signalling circuits, equipment and components

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) 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 inspection, testing and commissioning is determined from job specifications, design drawings and regulatory requirements

1.4

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

1.5

Materials needed for testing and commissioning of power signalling circuits, equipment and components are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job specifications

1.6

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to inspect, test and commission power signalling circuits, equipment and components are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Inspect, test and commission power signalling circuits, equipment and components

2.1

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

2.2

On-track safe working requirements are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures and safety management system

2.3

Inspection is carried out and circuits, equipment and components are checked to ensure they are in accordance with manufacturer and system specifications

2.4

Inspecting, testing and commissioning work includes installation, termination and operation of the signalling equipment; and checking indicators and signal system operation is completed in accordance with network requirements and relevant industry standards

2.5

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

2.6

Inspection, testing, commissioning and repairs are performed efficiently, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices

2.7

System and design faults are verified using relevant industry technical standards information, fault-finding and diagnostic techniques to identify faulty wiring equipment and components

2.8

Identified irregularities and non-conforming wiring, equipment or components are documented and immediate follow-up action is initiated to ensure faults are rectified

2.9

Faulty signalling equipment is replaced, adjusted and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

3

Complete testing and commissioning work and reports

3.1

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

3.2

Inspection and test results are documented in accordance with workplace procedures and faulty or replaced equipment is tagged and despatched to maintain equipment spares

3.3

Operational equipment is handed over to approved person/s in accordance with handover workplace procedures and final documentation is completed

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:

reading and interpreting specifications correctly

testing and commissioning signalling circuits, equipment and components to meet operational and technical standards

using effective fault diagnosis and repair/replacement techniques to specified model level

confirming circuits, equipment and components operated within specified technical parameters

testing equipment and instruments

using tools correctly

following relevant codes of practice, environmental protection procedures and requirements

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

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including:

implementing workplace procedures and practices

using risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices.

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:

power signalling testing and commissioning, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including power signalling system design, encompassing:

characteristics

diagrams

specifications

power signalling components encompassing:

types

testing

adjustments

power signalling system commissioning encompassing:

requirements

hazards

procedures

records and reporting

rail safe working and safety management systems

relevant industry standards, codes of practice, regulations and WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation.

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 testing and commissioning power signalling 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