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Perform rail traction switching operations to a given schedule

Perform rail traction switching operations to a given schedule

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRRT013
State Code
ODN53
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/12/2021
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform rail traction switching operations to a given schedule in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It also includes procedures for communicating with the electrical control officer/system, isolating electrical equipment, proving the area is de-energised and earthed or rail-connected, issuing and cancelling/relinquishing of electrical permits and returning affected sections to service.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for rail traction switching operations to a given schedule
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are referred to and confirmed
  • 1.2 Operational/switching schedules are obtained and confirmed with stakeholders, as required
  • 1.3 Alterations to the schedules which may be required after assessing the worksite is communicated to stakeholders for formal approval
  • 1.4 Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.6 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with schedule and workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Work permits are organised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Worksite, road or rail management plan is prepared in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Personnel participating in work are fully briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Carry out rail traction switching operations to a given schedule
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 The use of tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Communications with electrical control officer are established and maintained during switching operation in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Rail traction switching operations are completed in agreed timeframes in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Electrical equipment and associated sections for the worksite are isolated and proven de-energised using appropriate testing devices and earthed or rail connected, where required, in accordance with schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Work permits are instructed and issued, and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Work permits are cancelled or relinquished in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.10 Electrical equipment and associated sections for the worksite are returned to service in accordance with schedule and workplace requirements
3 Conclude rail traction switching operations to a given schedule
  • 3.1 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Work records, reports and documentation are completed and processed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBH20 UETTDRRT30 Perform to a given schedule rail traction switching operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHB3 UET40421 Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems Qualification
BHB6 UET30721 Certificate III in ESI - Rail Traction Qualification