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Maintain non-vital telemetry systems

Maintain non-vital telemetry systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERS0029
State Code
OFD95
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 non-vital telemetry equipment and systems in a rail network.It includes preparing maintaining and recertifying non-vital telemetry system. It also includes completing the maintenance of non-vital telemetry systems and data communications, repairing faults, testing telemetry equipment and reporting requirements.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 maintain non-vital telemetry system
  • 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 Safety hazards not previously identified are noted on job safety assessments, and risk control measures are determined and implemented
  • 1.4 Function of equipment is determined in accordance with operating manuals, rail system specifications and rail transport operator’s interface
  • 1.5 Materials needed to maintain non-vital telemetry system are obtained in accordance with system specifications and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to maintain non-vital telemetry system and diagnose the fault 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 non-vital telemetry system
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the 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/or workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Normal function and operating parameters are confirmed in accordance with appropriate manuals, job/manufacturer specifications and rail operator’s interface
  • 2.5 Fault-finding and diagnostic techniques are undertaken using circuit diagrams and manufacturer specifications to verify system/faults
  • 2.6 Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are determined on the basis of safety, operational requirements, workplace procedures and specified work outcomes
  • 2.7 Maintenance work is carried out efficiently, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
  • 2.8 Fault/s is isolated and assessed to determine appropriate repair method, tools, test and measurement instruments to be used
  • 2.9 Faulty, damaged or insecure components are replaced/repaired or secured in accordance with manufacturer/technical specifications, workplace procedures and returned to service
  • 2.10 Parts/components identified as suitable for replacement are replaced from available parts/component resources
  • 2.11 Faults are diagnosed and rectified efficiently and in a logical sequence without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
  • 2.12 Repaired/replaced equipment is tested using approved test equipment in accordance with appropriate test procedures to ensure equipment is fully operational
  • 2.13 Test equipment is checked to ensure it is calibrated to manufacturer/technical specifications in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.14 Appropriate adjustments are carried out to manufacturer/technical specifications in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
3 Complete non-vital telemetry system maintenance
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control 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 Parts/components requiring repairs beyond the repair capacity of the service centre are despatched for external repairs or disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Documentation is completed to confirm equipment has been repaired to manufacturer specifications and relevant technical reports produced
  • 3.6 Arrangements are made for the safe return of equipment to the customer and in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBX84 UEERS0008 Install and maintain non-vital telemetry systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJD4 UEE41223 Certificate IV in Rail Signalling Qualification