Certificate IV in Electrical - Rail Signalling - UEE41211

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E

This qualification is part of the Electrotechnology Training Package. It is for electricians working in the rail industry on signalling equipment. The course provides competencies to enable students to install, commission, fault-find and maintain rail signalling equipment and systems. It includes national Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) requirements for an electrician's licence.

Subjects

Test and commission rail power equipment
Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
Install and maintain rail bonding systems
Use computer applications relevant to a workplace
Develop rail signalling system maintenance programs
Install and maintain non-vital telemetry systems
Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
Develop and connect electrical control circuits
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
Install and maintain rail signalling power supplies
Perform CPR
Solve problems in d.c. circuits
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
Maintain documentation
Install and maintain computer based interlocking rail systems
Repair rail signalling power and control cables
Maintain mechanical rail signalling equipment and infrastructure
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Use engineering applications software on personal computers
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
Install low voltage wiring and accessories
Decommission electrical and electro-mechanical rail signalling from service
Deliver a service to customers
Find and repair rail signalling system faults
Test copper rail signalling cables
Install and maintain power operated point actuating devices
Install and maintain trackside signal and train protection equipment
Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations
Install and maintain non-vital screen based control systems
Observe safety practices are followed in the vicinity of isolated electrical cables
Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures
Maintain electronic and microprocessor-based remote control systems
Install and maintain train detection equipment
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines
Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)
Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures
Assemble and wire internal electrical rail signalling equipment
Install and maintain active level crossing equipment
Install and maintain vital relay interlocking systems
Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
Work safely in the construction industry
Install and maintain rail track circuit leads and bonds
Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus