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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for train brake inspection and testing
2. Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures are identified and followed
3. Isolation or securing of train is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures to make the work area safe for the inspection and test
4. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
5. Readiness of brake system for inspection and testing is confirmed
6. Test train brake operation
7. Brake tests are conducted to ensure compliance with required rail industry standards
8. Modified brake tests are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures to meet required rail industry standards, as required
9. Continuity tests are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure train braking system meets functional specifications
10. Corrective action is taken when faults are identified to ensure operational safety
11. Faults or defects found during brake tests are reported and/or recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

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

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Performance Evidence

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 occasions and include: applying rail safety practices, rail industry standards, rules, codes of practice and guidelines assessing brake system defects completing relevant documentation identifying correct procedures to be followed in a failed brake test identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards implementing contingency plans interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule operating and adapting to differences in brakes and related equipment in accordance with operating procedures performing all types of applicable brake tests in accordance with workplace procedures reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

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: brake systems, their components and their operation diagnostic techniques for electric passenger train braking systems different types of electric passenger train braking systems failures/defects that could occur documentation requirements relating to brake testing emergency procedures relevant sections of applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, rail industry standards, codes of practice and/or guidelines relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations including codes of practice types of brake tests and their purpose.

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