10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to: The relevant State or Territory codes of practice and safe working requirements Equipment and systems relevant to the rail network for which competency is sought Code of practice for Defined Interstate Rail Networks Activities may include: procedures for fault finding and repair of rail signalling systems and equipment and may also include; the use of plans and drawings, manufacturer’s / enterprise specifications and manuals. Fault finding activities may include: finding and repairing faults on rail signalling systems and equipment and may also incorporate: safe working, working according to regulatory requirements and following work procedures, adjust, test and verifying operational integrity and completing report documentation. Electrical equipment may include: power supplies, isolation links, fuses, electro-mechanical vital relays, computer based interlocking equipment, mechanical timer relays, electronic timer relays, wiring, train detection devices, signals and train protection devices, point actuating devices, level crossing protection devices, non-vital telemetry system devices and screen based non-vital control system devices. Mechanical equipment may include: relay mounting bases, relay coding pins, Test equipment may include: multimeters, insulation resistance and continuity tester, stop watches, test lamps, relay delatch bases. Types of system faults may include: incorrect installation, power loss, open and short circuits, operator error, damaged equipment, vandalism and environmental factors. Technical report may include: incident report, fault analysis and rectification report and data log report. Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Section 2.1. |