Assessor Resource

TLIC0073A
Conduct tram_light rail track cleaning operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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

Operators must hold a medium-rigid vehicle licence.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct tram/light rail track cleaning operations in accordance with approved standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements and organisational procedures. It includes preparing vehicle for operations, operating cleaning vehicle, cleaning rail track and points, disposing of waste and completing all required documentation.

Licensing or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

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 required 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:

completing pre-work checks correctly

correctly replacing brushes

correct operation when positioning the cleaning vehicle

cleaning straight track and points to required standards

cleaning out waste collection container

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 practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

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

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

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

Practical assessment must occur:

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Documentation and recordkeeping requirements

Hazards that may exist during cleaning of rail and points, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Problems that may occur during cleaning rail and points, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Relevant communication systems and procedures

Relevant safety, occupational health and safety (OH&S) and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for the cleaning of rail and points

Required skills:

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

Communicate effectively with others when cleaning rail and points

Complete documentation related to cleaning rail and points

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

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

Read and interpret instructions and manuals relevant to cleaning rail and points

Report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when cleaning rail and points in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment

Work collaboratively with others cleaning rail and points

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

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

Hazard warning equipment may include:

rotating lights

flashing arrow boards

reversing beepers

reversing cameras

signage

Communication equipment systems may include:

two-way radios

mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signal

Depending on the work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/mobile phones

hand lamps

safety devices

Information/documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

local authority regulations and procedures

information provided by other workplace personnel

technical instructions

manufacturer or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals

two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures

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

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

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

relevant road regulations including state acts and regulations together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant state/territory OH&S and 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
Vehicle logbook is checked in accordance with organisational requirements 
Pre-operational vehicle checks are conducted 
Any identified faults or defects are recorded in accordance with organisational requirements 
Worn brushes are replaced 
Vehicle is driven to cleaning location and hazard warning equipment is operated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Fleet operations are notified when on site and ready to begin cleaning operations 
Vehicle is correctly aligned with the track and trolley is lowered in accordance with organisational and/or manufactures requirements 
Brushes are switched on for operation in accordance with organisational requirements 
Vehicle is driven along the track and brushes are monitored for effective operation 
Correct alignment of points is verified before starting cleaning operations 
At least 25 metres of track prior to automatic points are cleaned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Visual contact with assistant is maintained at all times when cleaning points 
Cleaning vehicle is driven through points and, when points have been changed, reversed back through the points 
Collected waste is disposed of in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Waste collection container and surrounding area of the vehicle is cleaned 
Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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