The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.
Ability to:
1. Interpret workplace information such as drawings and related instructions to identify the project requirements
2. Estimate materials required for a given project
3. Assess operational status of equipment and carry out pre-operational checks
4. Construct turnouts to meet design and construction specifications
5. Confirm that switching gear is operational
6. Identify faulty operation of equipment
7. Identify unacceptable work outcomes
8. Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance
9. Use appropriate communication methods and equipment
10. Report and/or record corrective action as required
11. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards
Knowledge of:
12. Relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities
13. Overview of cane transport system
14. Track system layout and characteristics of each section
15. Understanding of the steps involved in laying/repairing track
16. Functions and basic operating principles of equipment
17. The impact of turnout construction on related track laying operations
18. Factors that can affect turnout construction
19. Traffic control signage, communication and procedures
20. Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to track laying and associated control measures. This includes safe manual handling procedures
21. Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment
22. Environmental issues and controls
23. Requirements to liaise/advise related work areas
24. Housekeeping standards for the work area
25. Reporting and recording systems
Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
The pre-requisite for this competency standard is:
SUGSLRT201A Lay rails.
Co-assessment of related units
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.
Resources required for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Site and related project information
Relevant codes of practice and industry standards
Turnout construction equipment
Materials handling equipment and relevant hand and power tools
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation
Track work
Switching gear
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Communication systems and equipment
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures
Assessment requirements
For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.