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Maintain mechanical rail signalling equipment and infrastructure

Maintain mechanical rail signalling equipment and infrastructure

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERS0016
State Code
OBX70
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain mechanical rail signalling and infrastructure connected to electromechanical equipment.It includes preparing, carrying out and completing the maintenance of mechanical rail signalling equipment and infrastructure.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 mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures and workplace procedures implemented
  • 1.3 Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted on job safety assessments and existing risk control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Maintenance is sequenced in accordance with job specification
  • 1.5 Appropriate rail safe working person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
  • 1.6 Location of equipment to be maintained is determined from job specifications and diagrams
  • 1.7 Materials needed for maintenance are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job specification
  • 1.8 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to conduct maintenance work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Carry out mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure maintenance
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
  • 2.2 Chemicals, lubricants and consumables are used and disposed of in accordance with material safety data sheets (MSDS)/safety data sheets (SDS) and WHS/OHS codes of practice
  • 2.3 Rubbish, weeds and obstructions are removed from equipment and housings
  • 2.4 Visual inspections and checking of operational equipment are performed to identify any equipment faults
  • 2.5 External surfaces are prepared/painted in accordance with organisational standards to protect equipment
  • 2.6 Internal surfaces and operational components are cleaned and lubricated to ensure operational effectiveness
  • 2.7 Maintenance is carried out in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Existing methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with appropriate person/s and documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and with the approval of authorised person/s
  • 2.10 Maintenance is carried out efficiently without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
3 Complete mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure maintenance
  • 3.1 WHS\OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed
  • 3.2 Approval to conduct a check of equipment operation is obtained in accordance with relevant rail operational rules and procedures
  • 3.3 Track clearance check is made before conducting equipment operation check to ensure safe train movement
  • 3.4 Authorised equipment check is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures to identify any equipment faults
  • 3.5 Operational effectiveness of equipment is confirmed through observation during train movements, as required
  • 3.6 Equipment faults are identified, recorded and corrective action is taken
  • 3.7 Equipment is locked and secured to prevent unauthorised access
  • 3.8 Work completion is documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant report/s completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC723 UEENEEN101A Maintain mechanical rail signalling equipment and infrastructure Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFD97 UEERS0028 Maintain mechanical rail signalling equipment and infrastructure Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFO2 UEE41220 Certificate IV in Electrical - Rail Signalling Qualification