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Maintain train detection equipment

Maintain train detection equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERS0033
State Code
OFD91
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
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain train detection equipment in a rail network.It includes preparing and maintaining train detection equipment. It also includes completing the maintenance of train detection equipment and repairing faults, performing operational tests and reporting requirements.Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and 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 maintain train detection equipment
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and clarified
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures implemented in preparation for work
  • 1.3 Scope of the maintenance is determined from maintenance schedules, job specifications, drawings and regulatory requirements
  • 1.4 Appropriate rail safe working person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
  • 1.5 Materials needed for the maintenance work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job specifications
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for maintenance work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  • 1.7 Authorisation to take temporarily out of service or disable systems is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Maintain train detection equipment
  • 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 Maintenance work is carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Normal function and operating parameters are confirmed in accordance with appropriate manuals, job specifications and commissioning data
  • 2.5 Fault-finding and diagnostic techniques are used to verify system/faults
  • 2.6 Faulty, damaged or insecure components are replaced/repaired or secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Maintenance, adjusting and testing work is carried out efficiently, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
  • 2.8 Appropriate readings are measured and recorded using relevant test instruments
  • 2.9 Equipment is tested and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer specifications, workplace and equipment operating procedures
  • 2.10 Equipment operational inspections and tests are completed in accordance with job specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.11 Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are determined on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
3 Complete train detection equipment maintenance
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 3.2 Confirmation that system is functional and that no alarms are present or indicated
  • 3.3 On-track safe working requirements are removed in accordance with workplace procedures and safety management system
  • 3.4 Calibration of equipment is verified and equipment is confirmed by functional tests in accordance with workplace and equipment operating procedures
  • 3.5 Work completion is documented and appropriate rail safe working person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant reports produced
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBX76 UEERS0013 Install and maintain train detection equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJD4 UEE41223 Certificate IV in Rail Signalling Qualification