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Inspect, test and certify rail power signal equipment

Inspect, test and certify rail power signal equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERS0023
State Code
OFE01
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
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to independently inspect, test and certify rail signalling power equipment into service on rail networks.It includes preparing, inspecting, testing and certifying rail power signalling circuits, equipment and components. It also includes completing connection of wiring circuitry, equipment and components; testing of wiring circuitry, equipment and components; finding and repairing faults; testing of control and indicating equipment; 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 inspect, test and certify power signalling circuits, equipment and components
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) 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 inspection, testing and certifying is determined from job specifications, design drawings and regulatory requirements
  • 1.4 Appropriate safe working person/s is consulted to ensure work activity is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
  • 1.5 Materials needed for testing and certifying of power signalling circuits, equipment and components are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job specifications
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to inspect, test and certify power signalling circuits, equipment and components are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  • 1.7 Test leads and bridges are identified and recorded to ensure that they are in accordance with the relevant standard
2 Inspect, test and certify power signalling circuits, equipment and components
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and 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 Inspection is carried out and circuits, equipment and components are checked to ensure they are in accordance with manufacturer and system specifications
  • 2.4 Inspecting, testing and certifying work includes installation, termination and operation of the signalling equipment; and checking indicators and signal system operation is completed in accordance with network requirements and relevant industry standards
  • 2.5 Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
  • 2.6 Inspection, testing, certifying and repairs are performed efficiently, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
  • 2.7 Straps and bridges are used in accordance with the relevant standard and with the appropriate authority
  • 2.8 System and design faults are verified using relevant industry technical standards information, fault-finding and diagnostic techniques to identify faulty wiring equipment and components
  • 2.9 Identified irregularities and non-conforming wiring, equipment or components are documented and immediate follow-up action is initiated to ensure faults are rectified
  • 2.10 Faulty signalling equipment is replaced, adjusted and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
3 Complete testing and certifying work and reports
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 3.2 Inspection and test results are documented in accordance with workplace procedures and faulty or replaced equipment is tagged and despatched to maintain equipment spares
  • 3.3 All straps and bridges are removed and compared against the initial record of leads, straps and bridges
  • 3.4 Incomplete testing is recorded and handed over to approved/ person/s for follow up
  • 3.5 Operational equipment is handed over to approved person/s in accordance with handover workplace procedures and final documentation is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBX57 UEERS0018 Test and commission rail power equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJD4 UEE41223 Certificate IV in Rail Signalling Qualification