Work must be carried out in compliance with workplace procedures and the regulations and safeworking codes of practice relevant to fault diagnosis and rectification.

Work is generally performed without supervision and within a team environment. It involves the application of routine fault identification, diagnosis and rectification procedures to maintain the safety and operation of equipment on electric passenger trains operating within Australian rail systems.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Identify/diagnose faults

1.1 Electric passenger train and equipment is monitored for potential faults

1.2 Faulty or damaged components or equipment are identified and assessed

1.3 Where fault can be rectified, equipment and/or tools required are identified and obtained

1.4 Where fault or component is to be repaired/replaced, work area and equipment are prepared and made safe for repair/component exchange activities

2Carry out fault rectification/repairs

2.1 Rectification/repair/component exchange is carried out to comply with workplace procedures

2.2 Where used, equipment, tools and materials required are operated, applied and handled to conform to OH&S requirements and manufacturers specifications to prevent injury and damage

2.3 Activities are carried out in accordance with OH&S and workplace procedures

3Check and report rectification/repairs

3.1 Rectification/repair/component exchange activities are checked for compliance with safety requirements and workplace procedures

3.2 Equipment is checked to confirm that it has been restored to operational standards

3.3 Rectification/repair/component exchange activities are reported and accurately documented in appropriate records or log books

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant state regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection requirements

Workplace procedures and policies for the identification, diagnosis and repair of faults

Typical repair problems that can occur and related action that should be taken

Tools/equipment used when identifying, diagnosing and rectifying faults, and the procedures and precautions for their care, use and storage

Workplace documentation and records requirements

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when identifying, diagnosing and rectifying faults

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the identification, diagnosis and rectification of faults

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to identifying, diagnosing and rectifying faults

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when identifying, diagnosing and rectifying faults

Promptly report when identifying, diagnosing and rectifying faults in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events that may occur when identifying, diagnosing and rectifying faults

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

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 equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Monitor performance of equipment

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:

the underpinning 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:

identifying typical faults that may occur on electric passenger trains

correctly rectifying a range of faults on an electric passenger train

explaining and/or demonstrating procedures for reporting faults and inoperable equipment

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 and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

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 organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Types of trains may include:

any electric passenger trains in service within Australian rail systems

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in all weather conditions.

in exposed conditions and controlled or open environment

Fault rectification/repair component exchange may include:

minor component change out

diagnosing faults

replacing faulty/damaged/worn equipment

resetting circuit breakers

operating isolating taps/cocks

resetting safety apparatus

isolating faulty components

tying up loose equipment

operating diagnostic equipment

Safety equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

sunscreen and sun glasses

insect repellent

gloves and footwear

portable radios

flags and hand lamps

safety glasses

safety devices

Environmental hazards may include:

leaking oil or gases

noise from defective or inappropriately adjusted equipment

Consultative processes may include:

supervisors and managers

union representatives

fitters/maintenance staff

train examiners

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established or standard procedures

Contingency processes may relate to:

personal injury

tool malfunctions or loss

Information/records may include:

workplace operational and technical instructions and procedures for the identification, diagnosis and rectification of faults

records for the identification, diagnosis and rectification of faults

tool/equipment manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures

precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when identifying, diagnosing and rectifying minor faults

OH&S procedures

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

emergency procedures

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant state regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

relevant state OH&S legislation

relevant state environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

workers compensation regulations

This unit contains employability skills.