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Service mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

Service mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

Unit of competency
National Code
UEENEEN001B
State Code
W8202
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
08/12/2010
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
08/12/2010
Nominal Hours
18
Description
1) 1.1) DescriptorThis unit covers servicing and cleaning of mechanical signalling and infrastructure. It encompasses safe working, regulatory requirements, following cleaning and servicing work procedures, checking operation and functionality of signalling equipment and infrastructure, and reporting.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to clean and service equipment
  • 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 Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted, and established risk control measures are implemented.
  • 1.4 Cleaning and servicing is appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule
  • 1.5 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
  • 1.6 Location of equipment to be cleaned and serviced is determined from job specifications and diagrams
  • 1.7 Materials needed for cleaning and servicing work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements
  • 1.8 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to cleaning and servicing work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Clean and service equipment
  • 2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
  • 2.2 All chemicals, lubricants and consumables are used and disposed of in compliance with material safety sheets and OHS codes and practices.
  • 2.3 All rubbish, weeds and obstructions are removed from equipment and housings.
  • 2.4 Initial visual check of operational equipment is performed to identify any equipment faults.
  • 2.5 External services are prepared/painted to organisation standards to protect the equipment.
  • 2.6 All internal services and operational components are cleaned and lubricated to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • 2.7 Cleaning and servicing is carried out in accordance with relevant standards and requirements and established routines.
  • 2.8 Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person(s) and documented.
  • 2.9 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
  • 2.10 Cleaning and servicing is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
3 Check equipment operation
  • 3.1 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 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 operating procedures to identify any equipment faults.
  • 3.5 Operational effectiveness of equipment is confirmed through observation during train movements if required.
  • 3.6 Equipments faults are correctly identified, recorded and appropriate corrective action is taken.
  • 3.7 Service equipment is locked and secured to prevent unauthorised access.
  • 3.8 Work completion is documented and appropriate person(s) notified in accordance with established procedures.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC723 UEENEEN101A Maintain mechanical rail signalling equipment and infrastructure Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W824 UEE21510 Certificate II in Renewable Energy Qualification