Application
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 decommissioning of mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Disconnect mechanical/ interlocking equipment and components | 1.1 Required authorisation is confirmed to ensure safe train operations may continue after mechanical/interlocking equipment components are disconnected 1.2 Mechanical/interlocking equipment and components are prepared to enable ready removal 1.3 Mechanical/interlocking equipment components are removed from operational area, and the area is made safe |
2Modify, test and adjust remaining equipment | 2.1 Remaining equipment is modified as necessary to ensure compliance with job specification 2.2 Correct test equipment and procedures are identified 2.3 Appropriate tests are correctly carried out in conjunction with other personnel to ensure operational compliance |
3Certify and secure the operational equipment | 3.1 Operational readiness is confirmed and required documentation/certification is correctly completed to allow for commissioning 3.2 Equipment is locked and secured to ensure against unauthorised interference |
Required Skills
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 decommissioning of mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service |
Problems that may occur during the decommissioning of mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems |
Hazards that may exist when decommissioning mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service, and ways of controlling the risks involved |
Principles of signalling |
Limitations and characteristics of mechanically operated signalling equipment |
Fault diagnosis, fault rectification and problem solving |
Repair techniques |
Testing and measuring procedures |
Organisational requirements |
Relevant recording and documentation procedures |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when decommissioning mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service |
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information, technical data and drawings relevant to the decommissioning of mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to the decommissioning of mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when decommissioning mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when decommissioning mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unplanned events that may arise when decommissioning mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service |
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 |
Use hand and power tools |
Use test equipment and testing techniques |
Apply repair and testing practices and procedures |
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 |
Evidence Required
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: correctly disconnecting mechanical/interlocking equipment correctly modifying, adjusting and testing remaining equipment securing and certifying operational equipment to organisational standards |
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 |
Range Statement
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: | in all 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 |
Preparation may include: | loosening connections clearing around work area identifying replacement components/linkages |
Work may include: | cutting bending shaping welding grinding drilling bolting clamping with ferrous and non-ferrous bar, rod, tube, chain and wire rope |
Liaison may be required with: | internal and external personnel |
Equipment may be: | mechanical pneumatic hydraulic electrical signage lamps brackets clamplocks hoods switchlocks warning lights points and points machines signal masts derailers trainstop facing point locks chainlocks interlocked levers non-interlocked levers interlocking machine/s operating and interlocking cams/locks rod leads bells 'A' frames ground frames Annett locks key locks staff locks circuit controllers point indicators foundations |
Components may include: | bolts shims pins rods bars joints floor plates brackets levers |
Tools may include: | hand tools power tools air tools specialist tools as required by the organisation |
Communication equipment may include: | two-way radios computers telephones/mobile phones |
Safety and protective equipment may include: | high visibility clothing hearing protection gloves sunscreen sunglasses and safety glasses insect repellent safety headwear safety footwear portable radios hand lamps and 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: | operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures relevant technical manuals drawings/sketches site plans/layouts 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, legislation and codes may include: | legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements relevant state/territory OH&S legislation relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor