UEERS0024 — Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds

1 Prepare to install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds

• 1.1Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for work area are identified, obtained and applied
• 1.2Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures implemented
• 1.3Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted on job safety assessments and existing risk control measures implemented
• 1.4Any rails or cables with traction return current are identified and protection measures planned
• 1.5Missing or broken bonding cables are identified using track circuit bonding drawings
• 1.6Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
• 1.7Installation/maintenance instructions are reviewed to obtain clear and concise work requirements
• 1.8Site bonding layout plan is reviewed to clarify bonding requirements
• 1.9Material to install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job specifications
• 1.10Tools, equipment and testing devices to install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
• 1.11Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with job specifications

2 Install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds

• 2.1WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
• 2.2On-track safe working requirements are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures and safety management system
• 2.3Specified leads and bonds are run and positioned appropriately to the formation conditions and to minimise potential damage from track maintenance machines
• 2.4Protection measures for traction return current are implemented prior to removing any cables, bonds or cutting rails
• 2.5Installation/maintenance of track circuit leads and bonds are appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule
• 2.6Positions of boxes and cable pits are checked to ensure compliance with specifications and appropriate follow-up action is initiated, as required
• 2.7Components and rail surfaces are prepared to ensure secure and sound connections in accordance with job specifications
• 2.8Leads or bonds are connected using specified fastening techniques ensuring technical compliance is achieved
• 2.9Established methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with appropriate person/s and documented in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.10Unplanned situations are dealt with safely in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment and with the approval of an authorised person
• 2.11Track circuit leads and bonds are installed and connected efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
• 2.12Bonds, leads and rail connections are inspected for damage or deterioration and appropriate corrective action is initiated in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.13Appropriate tests are completed to identify components requiring repair or replacement in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications
• 2.14Repair or replacement of components is carried out with due regard to train movements and safety of person/s involved
• 2.15Temporary bonding is installed, as required, and electrical readings on bonds/lead connections and insulated rail joints are taken to ensure compliance with specifications and site bonding layout plan
• 2.16Track-related equipment is inspected for faults or damage and all faults are documented and appropriate follow-up action is initiated in accordance with workplace procedures

3 Complete installation/maintenance of track circuit leads and bonds

• 3.1WHS/OHS risk control, work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed
• 3.2All cables and bonds associated with traction return current are reinstated and no additional bonds or current paths that may impact on track circuit correct operation are present
• 3.3Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.4On-track safe working requirements are removed in accordance with workplace procedures and safety management system
• 3.5Work completion is documented, relevant reports produced and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for UEERS0024 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UEERS0024 needs to address all 60 unit components: 3 elements with 32 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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