UEERS0028 — Maintain mechanical rail signalling equipment and infrastructure

1 Prepare mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

• 1.1Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for a given 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 are implemented
• 1.4Maintenance is sequenced in accordance with job specification
• 1.5Appropriate rail safe working person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
• 1.6Location of equipment to be maintained is determined from job specifications and diagrams
• 1.7Materials needed for maintenance are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job specification
• 1.8Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to conduct maintenance work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

2 Carry out mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure maintenance

• 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
• 2.3Chemicals, lubricants and consumables are used and disposed of in accordance with material safety data sheets (MSDS)/safety data sheets (SDS) and WHS/OHS codes of practice
• 2.4Rubbish, weeds and obstructions are removed from equipment and housings
• 2.5Visual inspections and checking of operational equipment are performed to identify any equipment faults
• 2.6External surfaces are prepared/painted in accordance with organisational standards to protect equipment
• 2.7Internal surfaces and operational components are cleaned and lubricated to ensure operational effectiveness
• 2.8Maintenance is carried out in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures
• 2.9Existing 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 with the approval of authorised person/s
• 2.11Maintenance is carried out efficiently without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices

3 Complete mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure maintenance

• 3.1WHS\OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed
• 3.2Approval to conduct a check of equipment operation is obtained in accordance with relevant rail operational rules and procedures
• 3.3Track clearance check is made before conducting equipment operation check to ensure safe train movement
• 3.4Authorised equipment check is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures to identify any equipment faults
• 3.5Operational effectiveness of equipment is confirmed through observation during train movements, as required
• 3.6Equipment faults are identified, recorded and corrective action is taken
• 3.7Equipment is locked and secured to prevent unauthorised access
• 3.8On-track safe working requirements are removed in accordance with workplace procedures and safety management system
• 3.9Work completion is documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant report/s completed

What does an assessment tool for UEERS0028 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UEERS0028 needs to address all 42 unit components: 3 elements with 28 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 1 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for UEERS0028?

Auditori pulls the current release of UEERS0028 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for UEERS0028 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing UEERS0028 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of UEERS0028, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.