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Assemble and wire electrical rail signalling equipment

Assemble and wire electrical rail signalling equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERS0021
State Code
OFE04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/02/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assemble and wire electrical rail signalling equipment.It includes relevant workplace procedures for: assembling and mounting components, performing wiring, terminating cables, and wiring to comply with signalling designs and standards.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 to assemble and wire signalling equipment
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for work area are identified and applied
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures are implemented
  • 1.3 Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted on the job safety assessments and existing risk control measures implemented
  • 1.4 Technical requirements relating to specific signalling equipment are obtained
  • 1.5 Assembly and wiring are appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule
  • 1.6 Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
  • 1.7 Materials needed for assembly wiring and cabling are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements
  • 1.8 Tools, equipment, and testing devices needed to assemble and wire equipment are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  • 1.9 Rail signalling equipment is prepared for assembly and wiring in accordance with workplace procedures, drawings/diagrams and relevant specifications
2 Assemble and wire signalling equipment
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 2.2 Equipment is assembled, wired, connected and labelled to comply with technical standards and job specification requirements
  • 2.3 Risk control measures for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with appropriate person/s and documented in job safety assessments
  • 2.4 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment and with the approval of authorised person/s
  • 2.5 Equipment is assembled, wired, connected and labelled efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
3 Complete assembly and wiring ofsignalling equipment
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 3.2 Wire and cable terminations are checked in accordance with workplace installation procedures to ensure tightness and functionality
  • 3.3 Continuity and insulation tests are carried out in accordance with workplace test procedures to ensure and verify system standards are met
  • 3.4 Wiring and cabling diagrams, quality requirements and safety issues are addressed and relevant reports/documentation are updated and completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Completed signalling equipment is reported and released for independent testing and certification
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBX91 UEERS0001 Assemble and wire internal electrical rail signalling equipment Unit of competency