UEERS0034 — Maintain vital relay interlocking systems

1 Prepare to maintain vital relay interlocking system

• 1.1Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and clarified
• 1.2Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures are implemented in preparation for work
• 1.3Scope of maintenance work is determined from job specifications, drawings and regulatory requirements
• 1.4Appropriate rail safe working person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others to minimise traffic disruptions
• 1.5Materials needed for maintenance work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job specifications
• 1.6Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for maintenance work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
• 1.7Authorisation to take temporarily out of service or disable systems is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Maintain vital relay interlocking system

• 2.1WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
• 2.2On-track safe working requirements are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures and safety management system
• 2.3Visual inspection of wiring and equipment is carried out to identify damaged or faulty equipment
• 2.4Damaged or faulty component/s identified during inspection is replaced in accordance with technical instructions, manufacturer specifications and workplace maintenance procedures
• 2.5Maintenance is performed efficiently, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
• 2.6Systems are investigated using appropriate fault-finding and diagnostic techniques to identify faults
• 2.7Fault circuit indicators and maintenance records are used to assist in the identification of electrical faults
• 2.8Repairs, replacement and/or adjustment of equipment/systems are carried out using appropriate tools and test equipment to ensure equipment/systems function to relevant technical and operational standards
• 2.9Faulty, worn, damaged or insecure components are repaired/replaced or secured whilst ensuring system safety integrity is maintained in accordance with technical and/or manufacturer specifications
• 2.10Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are determined on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
• 2.11Vital relay interlocking system is inspected and tested in accordance with workplace test procedures and relevant equipment is used to ensure it operates within specified technical parameters

3 Complete vital relay interlocking system maintenance

• 3.1WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
• 3.2Confirmation that system is functional and that no alarms are present or indicated
• 3.3On-track safe working requirements are removed in accordance with workplace procedures and safety management system
• 3.4Reusable, faulty and worn components are tagged and despatched for repair in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.5Maintenance work activities are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and organisation requirements
• 3.6Documentation, including component faults test results, authorisations and permits, is completed to provide an accurate database and facilitate follow-up action and relevant reports produced

What does an assessment tool for UEERS0034 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UEERS0034 needs to address all 70 unit components: 3 elements with 24 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 34 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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