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Test and verify rail traction installations

Test and verify rail traction installations

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRRT014
State Code
ODN54
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
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to test and verify rail traction installations in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes inspecting, testing and verifying rail traction installations are safe and comply with design and maintenance standards. It also includes working safely, reporting defects and non-compliances in accordance with workplace requirements.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 requirement which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to inspect, test and verify rail traction installations
  • 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 Required design standards and construction plans are obtained
  • 1.3 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Work permits are organised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Specialist test and measurement equipment for testing and verification of rail traction installations are obtained and confirmed in working order in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Worksite, road or rail management plan is prepared in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Carry out inspection, test and verification of rail traction installations
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Lifting, working at heights and the use of plant, 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 Work permits are instructed and issued and where appropriate signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Worksite, road or rail management plan is established in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Rail traction installations, conductors, hardware and components are inspected, secured and connected in accordance with design standards and workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Rail traction installations are tested to verify fit for service
  • 2.8 Rail traction bonding for the installation is inspected and compliance verified in accordance with design standards and workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Report inspection and test results
  • 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 Non-compliance defects are identified, corrected and/or reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Recommendations for rectifying defects are made in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.7 Work permits are completed and rail traction installation is fit for service in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.8 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBH10 UETTDRRT99 Test and verify rail traction installations 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