Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 10:08 AM AWST
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Maintain mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices
Maintain mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3053A
TLIB3053A
State Code
D4990
D4990
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 maintain mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures, including diagnosing and correcting faults in the devices, and testing and adjusting the repaired equipment to meet workplace and manufacturers standards. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Diagnose locking/interlocking equipment faults
- 1.1 Out-of-specification or non-operating mechanical locking and interlocking signalling equipment /components are correctly identified through operational testing
- 1.2 Viability of adjustments/replacements/repairs to equipment/components is correctly evaluated to ensure cost effective operations
- 1.3 Work is planned to ensure minimum disruption to train operations and safe repair activities
- 1.4 Support/assistance with diagnosis or repair operations is obtained through liaison with appropriate personnel
2Correct equipment faults
- 2.1 Mechanical locking and interlocking signalling equipment and component cleaning/lubrication and adjustment is performed to specifications to ensure required level of operations
- 2.2 Equipment and components are replaced or repaired as per operational specifications to ensure required level of operations
- 2.3 Viability of repairs to replaced equipment/components is evaluated and equipment tagged for repair or disposed of in line with workplace requirements
- 2.4 Liaison with or support to other personnel is maintained to ensure equipment is maintained within specification
3Test and adjust locking/interlocking equipment
- 3.1 All locking/interlocking equipment functions are tested to ensure operational compliance with required standards
- 3.2 Final cleaning, lubricating and adjustments to equipment are carried out to ensure operational compliance
- 3.3 Equipment is locked/secured as specified to ensure safety and protection from elements or persons
- 3.4 Records of repair activities are correctly completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel for use in identifying future maintenance requirements
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:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Equipment may include:
both locking and interlocking equipment including:
signals
points equipment
ground frames
level crossing and tramway crossing mechanisms
frames
rods
bars
platforms
structures
housings
boxes
signage
Repairs may include:
filing
grinding
replacement of components including:
bushes
pivot pins
gears
wear plates
welding
joining
Adjustments may include:
designed adjustment components
shimming
checking of clearances and tolerances
Cleaning and lubrication includes:
all cleaning operations by hand, chemical or steam cleaning
the application of protective paints or sealing agents
the application of lubricating oils and greases
Operational compliance includes:
manufacturers or workplace specifications for functional movements, operations and outcomes
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, electricians)
Tools and equipment may include:
hand tools
portable power generators
air compressors
measuring rules
gauges
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
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
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant log or record books
maintenance notices, records and requests
local instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio operation procedures
emergency procedures manual
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each 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:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Equipment may include:
both locking and interlocking equipment including:
signals
points equipment
ground frames
level crossing and tramway crossing mechanisms
frames
rods
bars
platforms
structures
housings
boxes
signage
Repairs may include:
filing
grinding
replacement of components including:
bushes
pivot pins
gears
wear plates
welding
joining
Adjustments may include:
designed adjustment components
shimming
checking of clearances and tolerances
Cleaning and lubrication includes:
all cleaning operations by hand, chemical or steam cleaning
the application of protective paints or sealing agents
the application of lubricating oils and greases
Operational compliance includes:
manufacturers or workplace specifications for functional movements, operations and outcomes
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, electricians)
Tools and equipment may include:
hand tools
portable power generators
air compressors
measuring rules
gauges
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
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
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant log or record books
maintenance notices, records and requests
local instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio operation procedures
emergency procedures manual
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each 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
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 at the registered training organisation, 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
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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVK51 | TLIB3053 | Maintain mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J536 | TLI31913 | Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling | Qualification |