Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment.

It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the installation and maintenance of pole mounted switches and transformers as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

Persons working on energised overhead or underground systems or electrical equipment must have undertaken training and, where appropriate, hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent to carry out the work involved.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Plan installation and maintenance

1.1 Works order is analysed and confirmed, if necessary by site inspection

1.2 Resources required for the job are identified and scheduled according to organisation procedures

1.3 Switch equipment and transformer is transported to the worksite

1.4 Liaison and communication issues are resolved according to organisation negotiation procedures

2Prepare the worksite

2.1 Work plan and resources required are confirmed/checked at the work-site

2.2 Personnel participating in the activity, including plant operators and contractors, are fully briefed

2.3 Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned to ensure a safe worksite

2.4 Safeworking practices are observed on or about the running track/line

2.5 Work-site is laid out in accordance with the work plan so as to ensure a minimum of waste and rework

2.6 Systems/circuits are isolated as required, proved safe to work on in accordance with works order, and electrical permits are received/accepted/returned

3Install switches and transformers

3.1 Switch equipment , transformers and earthing systems are installed and connected

3.2 Transformer is tested and voltage output adjusted

3.3 Visual inspection is carried out to confirm that equipment/apparatus is in a safe condition to test and/or commission

3.4 Commission is carried out according to works order/plan

4Maintain switches and transformers

4.1 Maintenance requirement is confirmed by detailed diagnosis at site

4.2 Maintenance, including removal, repair, replacement and reinstatement, is carried out in accordance with the works order and the condition of equipment

5Complete the work

5.1 Worksite is rehabilitated

5.2 Appropriate authority is notified on completion of work

5.3 Records and documentation for updating system data are completed

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for the installation and maintenance of pole mounted switches and transformers

Problems that may occur during the installation and maintenance of pole mounted switches and transformers

Hazards that may exist when installing and maintaining pole mounted switches and transformers

Switching or de-energising procedures and maintenance operations

Characteristics, capabilities and uses of types of equipment included in the range of variables

Visual inspection procedures

Distribution system earthing procedures

Relevant organisation and commercial publications, including construction manuals and technical instructions as they relate to the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment

The responsibilities and rights of other authorities, clients and landowners

Statutory/organisation traffic control requirements, rigging regulations and guidance signals for plan operations

Live line working techniques and equipment

Relevant electrical/electronic theory and principles

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Relevant sections of Australian Standards AS 4292 and AS 3000

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when installing and maintaining pole mounted switches and transformers

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information, technical data, manuals and drawings relevant to the installation and maintenance of pole mounted switches and transformers

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Communicate plans, intentions and safety criteria to others

Complete documentation related to the installation and maintenance of pole mounted switches and transformers

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Perform calculations required for installation procedures

Work collaboratively with others when installing and maintaining pole mounted switches and transformers

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when installing and maintaining pole mounted switches and transformers in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

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 goods or equipment

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

Select and use hand and power tools and equipment

Select and use test equipment and testing techniques

Apply appropriate repair/testing practices and procedures

Rig/sling loads for lifting

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

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 at the registered training organisation, 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.

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in all relevant weather conditions

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, materials and vehicles

Switchgear covered by the unit may include:

sectionalisers

dropout fuses

disconnectors

isolators

air break switches

links

fuses

fuse switches

circuit-breakers

Electrical apparatus may include:

transformers

surge diverters

earthing systems

Liaison may involve:

personnel

plant

equipment

transport

Communication equipment may include:

two-way radios

computers

telephones

Installation and maintenance work may be performed with:

the system energised, subject to the organisation's procedures including those for the use of live line working techniques and equipment

Maintenance may include:

the removal, repair and replacement of switching equipment and transformers including the repair, replacement and cleaning of associated hardware

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

works orders, including drawings, plans, materials and resource lists

equipment/operational management information

technical and engineering instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio operation procedures

QA plans, data and document control

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements including AS 4292 and AS 3000

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

ADG Code and associated requirements

This unit contains employability skills.