Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to install and maintain power operated point actuating devices
- 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 the installation and/or maintenance is determined from maintenance schedules, job specifications, 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 installation and/or maintenance are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for the installation and/or maintenance and repair work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Install and maintain power operated point actuating devices
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Maintenance work including cleaning, brushing and lubricating is carried out on point actuating devices to ensure technical and operational specifications are met.
- Adjustments to point actuating devices are made to ensure correct operation and perway fastenings and timbers are inspected for conformity to specifications.
- The position and mounting of point actuating devices are checked to ensure conformity to site layout specifications.
- Installation and maintenance is performed efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- The correct function of the equipment is established from appropriate technical data and equipment operating procedures and maintenance handbooks.
- Faulty, worn, damaged or insecure components are replaced, repaired or secured to conform to technical and manufacturers specifications to ensure operational effectiveness.
- The equipment is tested using approved testing procedures and equipment to ensure operational and technical requirements are achieved.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Complete the installation and maintenance of power operated point actuating devices
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Appropriate documentation is accurately completed to provide an accurate installation and maintenance records database and inform train control of work status details.
- Reusable, faulty or worn components are tagged and dispatched for repair to maintain adequate spares.
- Faulty Perway conditions/components are documented to provide details for corrective action.
- Point actuating devices are temporarily taken out of service, instated back into service and certified as appropriate to organisation requirements and procedures.
- Maintenance work activities are recorded as per organisation requirements to provide accurate records, and relevant reports produced.