Assessor Resource

TLIB3019B
Test train braking system

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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 territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Work is performed without supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of operational principles, regulations, safeworking codes, protocols and procedures to the testing of a train braking system as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail industry.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to test a train braking system in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice. It includes planning and preparing for, and testing train brake operation; dealing with identified faults; and recording the results of a brake test in accordance with workplace requirements. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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:

required 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:

conducting inspections and testing of brake operations on all relevant types of passenger train, freight train or railcar

identifying defects and faults in train braking systems

implementing workplace procedures to deal with identified defects and faults

completing records of test results in accordance with workplace procedures

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 organization.

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Brake systems, their components and their operation

Types of brake tests and their purpose

Tools and equipment applications

Diagnostic techniques

Communication protocols

Documentation requirements relating to brake testing

Procedures for completing relevant documentation

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when testing a train braking system

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the testing of a train braking system

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Work collaboratively with others when testing a train braking system

Report any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when testing a train braking system in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply rail safety practices and regulations

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

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

Operate and adapt to differences in brakes and related equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

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

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 conducted by day or night in:

all weather conditions

the full range of light conditions

typical running temperatures of trains

Locations for tests may include:

heavy traffic

high volume city freight terminals

passenger yards or sidings

station platforms

remote regional yard and siding locations

Movement status of rolling stock to be tested may include:

arriving

departing

stationary

Load status of train during brake testing may be:

loaded or unloaded

Tests may include:

brake leakage test

air continuity test

modified brake test

train brake test

hose and pipe components repair or replacement

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

end of train markers

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/mobile phones

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

hearing protection

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

manufacturers specifications and standards

brake inspection and testing documentation

safeworking documentation

brake test certification

equipment operations manuals

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 state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Brake test documentation, rolling stock data and other relevant reports are read to confirm required action 
If required, appropriate tools and equipment are obtained and checked prior to inspection 
OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures are identified and followed 
Train is isolated or secured in accordance with workplace procedures to make the work area safe for the inspection 
Brake leakage test is conducted to ensure compliance with required standards 
Modified brake tests are conducted to ensure compliance with required standards 
Air continuity test is conducted to ensure train braking system meets functional specifications 
Brakes are applied and released to ensure train braking system meets functional specifications 
Hoses and pipe components are inspected for defects requiring repair or replacement 
Defects and faults are identified and rolling stock is carded 
Plans and/or procedures for replacement or repair of identified defective components are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers specifications 
Confirmation/verification of minor repairs or replacements is obtained 
Defective rolling stock not fit to run is identified and detachment arrangements are made in compliance with workplace procedures 
Brake test records are completed to reflect inspection results in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 
Records are filed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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