Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to test and commission power signalling circuits, equipment and components.
- 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.
- The extent of testing and commissioning is determined from job specifications, design drawings and regulatory requirements.
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.
- Materials needed for the testing and commissioning of power signalling circuits, equipment and components are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to test and commission power signalling circuits, equipment and components are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Perform testing and commissioning of power signalling circuits, equipment and components
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Where applicable on-track safety requirements are complied with to enterprise standards
- Visual inspection is carried out and all circuits, equipment and components are checked to ensure they are in accordance with manufacturers and systems specifications.
- Testing and commissioning work includes the installation, termination and operation of the equipment, checking and adjusting levels and checking indicators and system operation is carried out to organisation requirements.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Testing and commissioning is performed efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Find and repair faults.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- System and design faults are verified using appropriate technical information, fault finding and diagnostic techniques to identify faulty wiring, equipment and components
- Identified irregularities and non-conforming wiring, equipment or components are documented and immediate follow up action is initiated to ensure all faults are rectified
- Faulty signalling equipment is replaced, adjusted and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisation procedures.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Fault finding and repairs are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Finalise testing and commissioning work.
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Test results are documented in accordance with organisation requirements and faulty or replaced equipment is tagged and dispatched to maintain equipment spares.
- Fully operational equipment is handed over to approved personnel ensuring that hand over procedures are accurately followed and final documentation is completed