Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to test a train braking system in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice. It includes planning and preparing for, and testing train brake operation; dealing with identified faults; and recording the results of a brake test in accordance with workplace requirements. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines. Work is performed without supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of operational principles, regulations, safeworking codes, protocols and procedures to the testing of a train braking system as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail industry. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Plan and prepare for train brake inspection and testing |
1.1 Brake test documentation, rolling stock data and other relevant reports are read to confirm required action 1.2 If required, appropriate tools and equipment are obtained and checked prior to inspection 1.3 OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures are identified and followed 1.4 Train is isolated or secured in accordance with workplace procedures to make the work area safe for the inspection |
2 Inspect and test train brake operation |
2.1 Brake leakage test is conducted to ensure compliance with required standards 2.2 Modified brake tests are conducted to ensure compliance with required standards 2.3 Air continuity test is conducted to ensure train braking system meets functional specifications 2.4 Brakes are applied and released to ensure train braking system meets functional specifications 2.5 Hoses and pipe components are inspected for defects requiring repair or replacement 2.6 Defects and faults are identified and rolling stock is carded |
3 Deal with identified faults |
3.1 Plans and/or procedures for replacement or repair of identified defective components are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers specifications 3.2 Confirmation/verification of minor repairs or replacements is obtained 3.3 Defective rolling stock not fit to run is identified and detachment arrangements are made in compliance with workplace procedures |
4 Record test results |
4.1 Brake test records are completed to reflect inspection results in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 4.2 Records are circulated and filed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
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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. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Operations conducted by day or night in: |
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Locations for tests may include: |
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Movement status of rolling stock to be tested may include: |
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Load status of train during brake testing may be: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
B - Equipment Checking and Maintenance |