Assessor Resource

TLIB3102A
Adjust rail

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to adjust rail as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

Operators of mechanised equipment must have undertaken training and, where appropriate, hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent for the class of machinery being used.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to adjust rail in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes identifying and determining the requirements for rail adjustment, undertaking rail adjustment, and completing all required documentation. Licensing or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit.

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Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

identifying and determining appropriate methods for rail adjustment

taking appropriate measurements and calculating adjustments

ensuring track is restored correctly

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for rail adjustment

Problems that may occur when adjusting rail, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when adjusting rail, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Basic rail adjustment theory and critical aspects of rail stress

Rail adjustment procedures

Temperature and alignment limitations on adjustment

Documentation and record keeping requirements

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when adjusting rail

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to rail adjustment

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to rail adjustment

Operate communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when adjusting rail

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may be identified when adjusting rail in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment

Identify, select and use hand tools

Establish appropriate adjustment length

Measure and calculate adjustment condition

Use rail adjustment procedures for adjustment in different track configurations

Use 'rail out - rail in' method appropriately and correctly (if applicable)

Install and reset creep control marks in CWR track (if applicable)

Complete documentation and record keeping requirements

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in all weather conditions

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, materials and vehicles

Adjustment methods may vary according to:

rail length

adjustment condition (initial or re-adjustment)

proximity to fixed points (turnouts, bridges etc.)

Adjustment methods may include:

conversion of jointed track to CWR

adjustment of existing CWR

adjustment of existing jointed track

'rail out - rail in' method

Adjustment length may vary according to:

track curvature

proximity to fixed points (turnouts, bridges etc.)

adjustment temperature

equipment limitations

Appropriate measurements may include:

rail temperature

rail gaps

rail longitudinal movement

Rail joints may include:

aluminothermic welds

flashbutt welds

fishplated joints

Track fastenings may include:

anchors

non-resilient fastenings

resilient fastenings

Measuring equipment may include:

rail thermometers

gap gauges

tape measures

measuring wheels

stringline

Tools and equipment may include:

mechanical handling/lifting equipment

hand tools including hammers, impact wrenches, grinders, tension wrenches, friction rail saws, and rail punches

rail tensors

rail heaters

rail threaders

fastening equipment

Communication equipment/systems may include:

two-way radios

telephones/mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers)

Safety and personal protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

dust mask

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/mobile phones

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

works orders

notices, records and requests

technical instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures

QA plans, data and document control

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Information may be provided:

electronically

in writing, via forms/documents/plans

orally, via face-to-face communications

trackside signals

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Appropriate adjustment method is determined and resources are arranged 
Adjustment length is established depending on track geometry and location in accordance with workplace procedures 
Anchor points are identified and created as necessary to enable rail adjustment to be undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures 
Track is released and rail is vibrated to achieve stress free state in accordance with workplace procedures 
Appropriate measurements are taken and used to calculate adjustment requirements in accordance with workplace procedures 
Rail length is adjusted using appropriate method to achieve desired rail stress 
Rail is joined using appropriate method in accordance with workplace procedures 
Track fastenings are restored in accordance with workplace procedures 
Creep control marks are installed or reset in CWR track in accordance with workplace procedures (if applicable) 
Completed work is checked for compliance to standards to ensure safe operations of trains 
Required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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