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Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds

Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERS0024
State Code
OFE00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/02/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
27
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds of rail signalling electrical power and control systems.It includes following workplace procedures, job planning, running and positioning, connecting track leads and bonds, maintaining and testing track leads and bonds, and completing required documentation.Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice, rules and/or guidelines.No other licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for work area are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures implemented
  • 1.3 Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted on job safety assessments and existing risk control measures implemented
  • 1.4 Any rails or cables with traction return current are identified and protection measures planned
  • 1.5 Missing or broken bonding cables are identified using track circuit bonding drawings
  • 1.6 Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
  • 1.7 Installation/maintenance instructions are reviewed to obtain clear and concise work requirements
  • 1.8 Site bonding layout plan is reviewed to clarify bonding requirements
  • 1.9 Material to install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job specifications
  • 1.10 Tools, equipment and testing devices to install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  • 1.11 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with job specifications
2 Install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
  • 2.2 On-track safe working requirements are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures and safety management system
  • 2.3 Specified leads and bonds are run and positioned appropriately to the formation conditions and to minimise potential damage from track maintenance machines
  • 2.4 Protection measures for traction return current are implemented prior to removing any cables, bonds or cutting rails
  • 2.5 Installation/maintenance of track circuit leads and bonds are appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule
  • 2.6 Positions of boxes and cable pits are checked to ensure compliance with specifications and appropriate follow-up action is initiated, as required
  • 2.7 Components and rail surfaces are prepared to ensure secure and sound connections in accordance with job specifications
  • 2.8 Leads or bonds are connected using specified fastening techniques ensuring technical compliance is achieved
  • 2.9 Established methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with appropriate person/s and documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.10 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment and with the approval of an authorised person
  • 2.11 Track circuit leads and bonds are installed and connected efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
  • 2.12 Bonds, leads and rail connections are inspected for damage or deterioration and appropriate corrective action is initiated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.13 Appropriate tests are completed to identify components requiring repair or replacement in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications
  • 2.14 Repair or replacement of components is carried out with due regard to train movements and safety of person/s involved
  • 2.15 Temporary bonding is installed, as required, and electrical readings on bonds/lead connections and insulated rail joints are taken to ensure compliance with specifications and site bonding layout plan
  • 2.16 Track-related equipment is inspected for faults or damage and all faults are documented and appropriate follow-up action is initiated in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete installation/maintenance of track circuit leads and bonds
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS risk control, work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 3.2 All cables and bonds associated with traction return current are reinstated and no additional bonds or current paths that may impact on track circuit correct operation are present
  • 3.3 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 On-track safe working requirements are removed in accordance with workplace procedures and safety management system
  • 3.5 Work completion is documented, relevant reports produced and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBX78 UEERS0011 Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds Unit of competency