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 OHampS standards

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 andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

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 writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Operations conducted by day or night in:

Locations for tests may include:

Movement status of rolling stock to be tested may include:

Load status of train during brake testing may be:

Tests may include:

Safety and protective equipment may include:

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

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: