UETDRRT013Perform rail traction switching operations to a given schedule

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42 assessable components: 3 elements (23 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for rail traction switching operations to a given schedule

  • 1.1Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are referred to and confirmed
  • 1.2Operational/switching schedules are obtained and confirmed with stakeholders, as required
  • 1.3Alterations to the schedules which may be required after assessing the worksite is communicated to stakeholders for formal approval
  • 1.4Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.5Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.6Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with schedule and workplace requirements
  • 1.7Work permits are organised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8Worksite, road or rail management plan is prepared in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9Personnel participating in work are fully briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements

2 Carry out rail traction switching operations to a given schedule

  • 2.1Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2The use of tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4Communications with electrical control officer are established and maintained during switching operation in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5Rail traction switching operations are completed in agreed timeframes in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6Electrical equipment and associated sections for the worksite are isolated and proven de-energised using appropriate testing devices and earthed or rail connected, where required, in accordance with schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.7Work permits are instructed and issued, and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.8Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.9Work permits are cancelled or relinquished in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.10Electrical equipment and associated sections for the worksite are returned to service in accordance with schedule and workplace requirements

3 Conclude rail traction switching operations to a given schedule

  • 3.1Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4Work records, reports and documentation are completed and processed in accordance with workplace requirements

Performance evidence

  • applying relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements, including: - work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)
  • identifying hazards, assessing risks, identifying, applying and monitoring control measures
  • obtaining, inspecting and using relevant personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • using and verifying switching scheduling documents
  • using appropriate communication with the following: - electrical control officer - permit holders - other network stakeholders
  • performing at least one (1) of the following types of rail traction switching operations to a given schedule: - high voltage (HV)/low voltage (LV) circuit breakers - HV/LV switches - HV/LV isolators - HV/LV links - HV/LV bridges - HV/LV fuses
  • using at least one (1) of the following types of testing equipment whilst performing overhead traction switching: - voltage detectors - field intensity meter - polarity testers - phase rotation indicators
  • using all of the following: - portable earthing/rail-connecting equipment - operating rods/sticks
  • completing all of the following stages of electrical permits: - writing - issuing - cancelling or relinquishing
  • dealing with an unplanned event on at least one (1) occasion
  • completing relevant work records, reports and documentation

Knowledge evidence

  • relevant legislation, regulations standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements, including: - WHS/OHS - hazard, risk assessment and risk control requirements, including potential hazards - types and application of PPE - safe use of tools and equipment
  • standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and workplace requirements applicable to: - switching schedules - electrical operating diagrams - permits - communication procedures - PPE required for switching - danger tag or lockout procedures
  • types of rail traction operation switches
  • types of testing equipment for overhead traction switching
  • portable earthing/rail-connecting equipment
  • operating rods/sticks
  • events constituting an unplanned event or incident
  • procedures for responding to an unplanned event or incident

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What does an assessment tool for UETDRRT013 need to cover?

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