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Establish and operate braking system on medium/heavy self-propelled on-track equipment
Establish and operate braking system on medium/heavy self-propelled on-track equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC2076A
TLIC2076A
State Code
WG202
WG202
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to establish, test and operate the braking system on a medium/heavy self-propelled on-track maintenance vehicle and dealing with brake system faults and failures. Medium or heavy on-track equipment generally weighs more than 10 tonnes and is permanently railed.Licensing, regulatory or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and establish track maintenance vehicle braking system
- 1.1 Brake system and type to be used are identified
- 1.2 Where required, correct coupling of vehicle braking system is established and/or confirmed in accordance with organisational procedures
- 1.3 Where fitted, air brake system is charged to required pressures in accordance with organisational procedures
2 Test, operate and monitor track maintenance vehicle braking system
- 2.1 Relevant brake system tests are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
- 2.2 Vehicle brakes are applied and released under normal operational conditions in accordance with correct handling and organisational procedures
- 2.3 Vehicle brakes are applied and released under emergency conditions in accordance with correct handling and organisational procedures
- 2.4 Vehicle brake system is monitored in accordance with organisational and/or operational requirements
3 Identify and rectify track maintenance vehicle braking system faults in transit
- 3.1 Braking system faults while in transit are identified
- 3.2 If possible, suitable location to bring vehicle to a stand is identified in accordance with vehicle handling and organisational procedures
- 3.3 Vehicle brake system fault is located and rectified or isolated in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures
- 3.4 When applicable, relevant brake system tests are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Brake system types may include:
air brake
electronically controlled pneumatic braking (ECP)
Brake system tests may include:
brake leakage test
air continuity test
train brake test
penalty brake test
hose and pipe components repair or replacement
Brake system faults may include:
minor leakage
excessive leakage
burst hose pipe/hose bag
brake equipment fault/failure
worn brake component
external tampering
Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
gloves
safety eyewear
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
hearing protection
Information/documents may include:
workplace procedures and instructions, and job specification
manufacturer specifications and standards
brake inspection and testing documentation
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 state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Brake system types may include:
air brake
electronically controlled pneumatic braking (ECP)
Brake system tests may include:
brake leakage test
air continuity test
train brake test
penalty brake test
hose and pipe components repair or replacement
Brake system faults may include:
minor leakage
excessive leakage
burst hose pipe/hose bag
brake equipment fault/failure
worn brake component
external tampering
Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
gloves
safety eyewear
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
hearing protection
Information/documents may include:
workplace procedures and instructions, and job specification
manufacturer specifications and standards
brake inspection and testing documentation
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 state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
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 required 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:
identify correct procedure for testing braking system
correctly conduct brake test
operate brake when driving on-track vehicle
identify possible brake faults that may occur
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
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur on a track maintenance vehicle:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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 required 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:
identify correct procedure for testing braking system
correctly conduct brake test
operate brake when driving on-track vehicle
identify possible brake faults that may occur
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
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur on a track maintenance vehicle:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVK09 | TLIC2076 | Establish and operate braking system on medium/heavy self-propelled on-track equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J534 | TLI22113 | Certificate II in Rail Track Vehicle Driving | Qualification |