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Maintain remote control and non-vital interlocking control systems

Maintain remote control and non-vital interlocking control systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEENEEN006B
State Code
W8207
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/06/2009
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
17/06/2009
Nominal Hours
18
Description
1) 1.1) DescriptorThis unit covers maintenance and repair of remote and non-vital interlocking control systems on rail networks. It encompasses safe working, regulatory requirements and following work procedures performing scheduled maintenance, finding and repairing faults, testing control and indicating equipment and reporting.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to undertake maintenance, fault finding and repair
  • 1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
  • 1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
  • 1.3 The extent of maintenance is determined from maintenance schedules, job specifications, drawings and regulatory requirements
  • 1.4 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
  • 1.5 Materials needed for maintenance and repair work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to maintenance and repair work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
2. Perform scheduled maintenance
  • 2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
  • 2.2 Visual inspection is carried out and all equipment is checked to ensure module insertion security is in accordance with manufacturer and systems specifications.
  • 2.3 Action is implemented to ensure the sealing and security of mountings is made to comply with technical/manufacturer specifications.
  • 2.4 Maintenance work includes cleaning, vermin control, checking and adjusting levels, checking indicators and system operation is carried out to organisation requirements.
  • 2.5 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
  • 2.6 Maintenance is performed efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
3 Find and repair faults
  • 3.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
  • 3.2 System faults are verified using appropriate technical information, fault finding and diagnostic techniques to identify faulty control equipment.
  • 3.3 Faulty modules are replaced, adjusted and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisation procedures.
  • 3.4 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
  • 3.5 Fault finding and repairs are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
4 Test control and indicating equipment
  • 4.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
  • 4.2 Control equipment is adjusted and tested using appropriate test procedures and equipment to ensure it operates within the specified technical parameters.
5 Finalise maintenance and repair work
  • 5.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
  • 5.2 System faults identified beyond the scope of first level maintenance are reported for follow-up action.
  • 5.3 Test results are documented in accordance with organisation requirements and faulty or replaced module(s) are tagged and dispatched to maintain equipment spares.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC728 UEENEEN106A Install and maintain non-vital screen based control systems Unit of competency
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