1

Identify maintenance/ repair requirements

1.1

Condition of rolling stock and/or motive power unit ancillary equipment is assessed as part of job role

1.2

Faulty or damaged components or equipment are identified and assessed for component exchange or minor repair

1.3

Equipment and tools required are identified and obtained

1.4

Equipment is prepared and work areas are checked to ensure repair/maintenance/component exchange activities are carried out in a safe environment

1.5

Faulty or damaged components or equipment that are not able to be repaired or exchanged are reported for further maintenance in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Conduct minor maintenance and routine repairs

2.1

Minor repair/maintenance/component exchange are carried out in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and workplace procedures

2.2

Equipment, tools and materials required are operated, applied and handled in accordance with OH&S requirements and manufacturers specifications to prevent injury and damage

3

Check and report minor repairs/ maintenance

3.1

Minor repair/maintenance/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

Repair/maintenance/component exchange activities are documented in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

3.4

Work area is checked for cleanliness and operational safety

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection requirements

Workplace procedures and policies for the diagnosis and repair of minor faults

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

Tools and equipment used when diagnosing and rectifying minor 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

Workplace component and material supply system

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when diagnosing and rectifying minor faults

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

Complete documentation related to work activities

Work collaboratively with others when identifying, diagnosing and rectifying minor faults

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events that may occur when rectifying minor faults

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

Operate tools and equipment when diagnosing and rectifying minor faults

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 goods or 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

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:

carrying out checks of different types of motive power units and rolling stock

identifying possible faults and defects and the appropriate remedial activities

carrying out minor repair, maintenance and component exchange activities correctly

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

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.

Equipment, motive power units and rolling stock to be checked and maintained may include:

all classes of locomotives, motive power units, rail cars, wagons or carriages in service within Australian rail systems

Minor maintenance/repair component exchange may include:

minor component change out

changing flexible air hoses/hosebags

auto-coupling knuckles

brake blocks

inspecting wheels and ancillary equipment in cabin or on rolling stock

Safety equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

sunscreen and sun glasses

insect repellent

gloves, safety headwear, mask and footwear

portable radios

flags and hand lamps

safety glasses and hearing protection

safety devices

Consultative processes may involve:

workplace personnel including supervisors and managers

union representatives

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other train crew

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

workplace procedures

established or standard procedures

Contingency processes may relate to:

personal injury

tool malfunctions

Information/records may include:

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

relevant regulations including state/territory safety codes of practice

maintenance checklists and records for the diagnosis and rectification of minor faults

tool/equipment manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures

precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when 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/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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

workers compensation regulations