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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to install/ non-vital telemetry system
- Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures implemented in preparation for work
- Safety hazards not previously identified are noted on job safety assessments, and risk control measures are determined and implemented
- Function of equipment is determined in accordance with operating manuals, rail system specifications and rail transport operator's interface
- Materials needed to install/maintain non-vital telemetry system are obtained in accordance with system specifications and workplace procedures
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to install/maintain non-vital telemetry system and diagnose the fault are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Install/maintain non-vital telemetry system
- Installation/maintenance work is carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Normal function and operating parameters are confirmed in accordance with appropriate manuals, job/manufacturer specifications and rail operator's interface
- Fault-finding and diagnostic techniques are undertaken using circuit diagrams and manufacturer specifications to verify system/faults
- Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are determined on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
- Installation/maintenance work is carried out efficiently, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
- Fault/s is isolated and assessed to determine appropriate repair method, tools, test and measurement instruments to be used
- Faulty, damaged or insecure components are replaced/repaired or secured in accordance with manufacturer/technical specifications, workplace procedures and returned to service
- Parts/components identified as suitable for replacement are replaced from available parts/component resources
- Parts/components requiring repairs beyond the repair capacity of the service centre are despatched for external repairs or disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures
- Faults are diagnosed and rectified efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
- Repaired/replaced equipment is tested using approved test equipment in accordance with appropriate test procedures to ensure equipment is fully operational
- Test equipment is checked to ensure it is calibrated to manufacturer/technical specifications in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
- Appropriate adjustments and calibrations are carried out to manufacturer/technical specifications in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
- Complete non-vital telemetry system installation/maintenance
- Documentation is completed to confirm equipment has been repaired to manufacturer specifications and relevant technical reports produced
- Arrangements are made for the safe return of equipment to the customer and in accordance with workplace procedures
Range Statement
Performance Evidence
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: |
non-vital telemetry systems installation/maintenance, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including: electronic switching encompassing:devices and used for electronic switching and their switching characteristiccircuit configuration and switch-on, switch-off conditionsfaults in electronic switching devices/circuitstypical applications of electronic switchingusing supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA) encompassing:SCADA system features and applicationsindustries in which SCADA systems are used associate benefits of the packagefeatures and facilities of different SCADA packageshardware requirementstransmission protocols encompassing:carriersmultidrop configurationtime division multiplexingrelay and computer-based interlocking (CBI) interfacesdata structureelements, including addressing, parity, cyclic redundancy check, direction control data and indication datareading mimics and animated graphicstrendinganalysis of process to select dataviewing data and graphical representation of selected informationtrend graphs and data matchingalarm logginganalysing select datacorrective action of alarm statussafe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulationsrelevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processesrelevant manufacturer specificationsrelevant WHS/OHS legislated requirementsrelevant workplace documentationrelevant workplace policies and proceduresservicing procedures, including:maintenance documentationcoordination/planning sequenceoperational test proceduresscheduled/preventative maintenanceunscheduled/corrective maintenancerelevant rail transport operator certifying train detection equipment (commission and decommission) workplace procedures. |