Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 10:38 AM AWST
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Service and clean mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure
Service and clean mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3046A
TLIB3046A
State Code
D4987
D4987
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to service and clean mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace standards and procedures. It includes cleaning and servicing the equipment/infrastructure, and checking/testing the operation and functionality of the equipment/infrastructure after cleaning. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Clean and service equipment
- 1.1 All necessary cleaning and servicing equipment, resources and consumables are confirmed ready for use
- 1.2 All rubbish, weeds and obstructions are removed from equipment and housings
- 1.3 Initial visual check of operational equipment is performed to identify any equipment faults
- 1.4 External surfaces are inspected and where necessary are prepared/painted to organisational standards to protect the equipment
- 1.5 All internal and external surfaces and operational components are cleaned and lubricated to ensure operational effectiveness
- 1.6 All chemicals, lubricants and consumables are used and disposed of in compliance with material safety data sheets and OH&S codes and practices and environmental procedures
2Check equipment operation
- 2.1 Approval to conduct a check of equipment operation is obtained in accordance with relevant operational rules and procedures
- 2.2 Track clearance check is made before conducting equipment operation check to ensure safe train movement
- 2.3 Authorised equipment operation check is carried out in accordance with operating procedures to identify any equipment faults
- 2.4 Operational effectiveness of equipment is confirmed through observation during train movements if required
- 2.5 Equipment faults are identified, reported and appropriate corrective action is taken
- 2.6 Serviced equipment is locked and secured to prevent unauthorised access
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
in all weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces or exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, materials and vehicles
Signal equipment may include:
point machines
hydraulic and pneumatic points
signals
points
ground frames
channel irons
wire ropes
point rodding
level crossings
signal signage
signal locations/housings
foundations/support/sleepers
indicating devices point and signal
cranks compensators
Cleaning and servicing equipment may include:
steam cleaners
hand tools
brushes/wire and paint
hand held power/air tools
brush/weed trimmers
Chemicals and consumables may include:
paints and paint strippers
cleaning and de-greasing agents
solvents
weed killers
oils
greases
cleaning rags
Rubbish removal/disposal may be carried out using:
internal and/or external operating rules and procedures
Visual checks may include:
security of nuts, bolts, support structures, equipment housings
rust
breakage
graffiti
rubbish build up
environmental damage/degradation
Operational checks may include:
mechanical movement
linkages
interferences
alignment
wear
loose fittings
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones/ mobile phones
Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
authority to access the site or to operate equipment, including:
written authority
verbal authority
authority as detailed in organisation operating rules and procedures
notices, records and requests
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
in all weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces or exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, materials and vehicles
Signal equipment may include:
point machines
hydraulic and pneumatic points
signals
points
ground frames
channel irons
wire ropes
point rodding
level crossings
signal signage
signal locations/housings
foundations/support/sleepers
indicating devices point and signal
cranks compensators
Cleaning and servicing equipment may include:
steam cleaners
hand tools
brushes/wire and paint
hand held power/air tools
brush/weed trimmers
Chemicals and consumables may include:
paints and paint strippers
cleaning and de-greasing agents
solvents
weed killers
oils
greases
cleaning rags
Rubbish removal/disposal may be carried out using:
internal and/or external operating rules and procedures
Visual checks may include:
security of nuts, bolts, support structures, equipment housings
rust
breakage
graffiti
rubbish build up
environmental damage/degradation
Operational checks may include:
mechanical movement
linkages
interferences
alignment
wear
loose fittings
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones/ mobile phones
Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
authority to access the site or to operate equipment, including:
written authority
verbal authority
authority as detailed in organisation operating rules and procedures
notices, records and requests
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
cleaning and servicing equipment to organisational standards
checking correct operation of equipment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
cleaning and servicing equipment to organisational standards
checking correct operation of equipment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVK54 | TLIB3046 | Service and clean mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J536 | TLI31913 | Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling | Qualification |