Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to install and maintain power operated signalling equipment
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel.
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work can proceed without delaying or compromising the operational safety of train movements.
- Materials needed for the installation/maintenance work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for the installation/maintenance work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Assemble signalling control equipment
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Signal control equipment is checked to confirm technical specifications can be met.
- Sub assemblies of signal control equipment are assembled in accordance with work specifications and checked to confirm circuit integrity.
- Complete sub assemblies are tested off site where possible to ensure technical operations can be met.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Assembly of control equipment is done efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Install and connect wiring and equipment
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Signal control components and sub assemblies are checked and installed in accordance with job specifications.
- Component and wiring test are performed to 'live test' conditions to ensure control equipment functions correctly.
- Cables are installed and connected in accordance with job specifications and established procedures.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Equipment and wiring is installed efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Check and test equipment and components
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
- Appropriated operational test procedures are applied to ensure equipment and components are fully operational
- Control equipment is monitored and tested to ensure it operated within the technical parameters specified.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Testing is performed efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Complete and document installation/ maintenance work
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is made safe in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Test results and documentation is completed to confirm operational compliance to system requirements and job specifications.
- Work completion is documented and appropriate person(s) notified in accordance with established procedures