Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 4:56 AM AWST
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Test mechanical signalling equipment and isolate faults
Test mechanical signalling equipment and isolate faults
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3120A
TLIB3120A
State Code
S8270
S8270
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
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to test mechanical signalling equipment and isolate faults in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes undertaking preparation tasks, conducting testing and/or isolation of equipment, checking equipment operation, and finalising the testing and/or isolation of equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulatory requirements. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare to test and/or isolate equipment
- 1.1 Testing is appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule
- 1.2 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
- 1.3 Location of equipment to be tested/isolated is determined from job specifications and diagrams
- 1.4 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to test and/or isolate are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
2Test and/or isolate equipment
- 2.1 Initial visual check of operational equipment is performed to identify any equipment faults
- 2.2 Identified equipment is isolated in accordance with relevant operational rules and procedures
- 2.3 Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate personnel and documented
- 2.4 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person
3Check equipment operation
- 3.1 Approval to conduct a check of equipment operation is obtained in accordance with relevant operational rules and procedures
- 3.2 Authorised equipment check is carried out in accordance with operating procedures to identify any equipment faults
- 3.3 Operational effectiveness of equipment is confirmed through observation during train movements if required
- 3.4 Equipments faults are correctly identified, recorded and appropriate corrective action is taken
- 3.5 Service equipment is locked and secured to prevent unauthorised access
- 3.6 Work completion is documented and appropriate personnel are notified in accordance with established procedures
4Finalise testing and/or isolation of equipment
- 4.1 Test results are documented in accordance with organisation requirements
- 4.2 Faulty or replaced equipment is tagged and despatched to maintain equipment spares
- 4.3 Fully operational equipment is handed over to approved personnel ensuring that hand over procedures are accurately followed and final documentation is completed
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.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of external work environments
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
limited or restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Tests and the isolation of faults may be performed:
on a range of equipment used in transport industries
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Tests may include but are not limited to:
tests of operational performance
tests as part of routine servicing
identification of causes of poor or out-of-specification performance
tests following servicing and/or adjustment of equipment
Records/results of tests may include:
details of faulty equipment or specific components
details of action taken
results of testing and associated recommendations
details of repair and maintenance work to be undertaken
defect (non-conformance)
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and materials
a fire or explosion
faulty equipment/tools
trains
motor vehicles
plant and machinery
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company standards and procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel
supervisors and managers
equipment manufacturers
site visitors
contractors
technical personnel
Communication in the work area may include:
phone/mobile phone
fax
email
internet
RF communications
oral, aural or signed communications
Information/documents may include:
workplace procedures and policies for the checking and assessment of the equipment concerned
specifications for equipment/tools
equipment identification labels, serial numbers
supplier and/or client instructions
material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include:
relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of external work environments
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
limited or restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Tests and the isolation of faults may be performed:
on a range of equipment used in transport industries
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Tests may include but are not limited to:
tests of operational performance
tests as part of routine servicing
identification of causes of poor or out-of-specification performance
tests following servicing and/or adjustment of equipment
Records/results of tests may include:
details of faulty equipment or specific components
details of action taken
results of testing and associated recommendations
details of repair and maintenance work to be undertaken
defect (non-conformance)
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and materials
a fire or explosion
faulty equipment/tools
trains
motor vehicles
plant and machinery
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company standards and procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel
supervisors and managers
equipment manufacturers
site visitors
contractors
technical personnel
Communication in the work area may include:
phone/mobile phone
fax
internet
RF communications
oral, aural or signed communications
Information/documents may include:
workplace procedures and policies for the checking and assessment of the equipment concerned
specifications for equipment/tools
equipment identification labels, serial numbers
supplier and/or client instructions
material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include:
relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
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:
preparing to test and/or isolate equipment
testing and/or isolating equipment
checking equipment operation
finalising testing and/or isolation 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:
preparing to test and/or isolate equipment
testing and/or isolating equipment
checking equipment operation
finalising testing and/or isolation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVK34 | TLIB3120 | Test mechanical signalling equipment and isolate faults | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J536 | TLI31913 | Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling | Qualification |