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TLIS2013C
Install minor structures

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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

Work is performed under some supervision, generally in a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to install minor structures 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 install minor non-track bearing structures and assemblies in rail industry contexts in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.

It includes planning and preparing for the installation, installing the structure in accordance with workplace requirements, and cleaning up the site after installation.

Licensing or certification requirements may apply 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

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

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:

Construction methods and techniques for basic structures

Functions of different types of minor structures

Hazards that may exist when installing minor structures, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Information on the use of epoxy and grouts for mortar pads

Problems that may occur when installing minor structures, and action that can be taken to report or resolve them

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

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

Workplace procedures for installing minor structures

Required skills:

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate potential hazards during work activities

Check compliance between work and job specifications

Check correct track geometry/clearances

Communicate effectively with others when installing minor structures

Complete documentation relating to installing minor structures

Follow operational instructions and work sequences when installing minor structures

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Operate communication equipment to required protocol

Read and interpret plans, specifications, instructions and manuals relating to installing minor structures

Report and rectify within limits of own role problems, faults and malfunctions that may occur when installing minor structures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Select and use relevant equipment and tools

Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Work collaboratively with others when installing minor structures

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

Minor structures to be installed may include:

pipes and culverts

overhead wiring system (OHWS) - single mast

retaining walls

level crossings

buffer stops

ballast retention walls

ballast logs

intermediate rail support on ballast walls

earthworks protection structures

level crossings (non-rail items)

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movement of equipment, goods and vehicles

Equipment may include:

cranes

crane and lifting gear

hand tools

small power tools

rollers and wacker packers for compaction

welding, oxy and cutting equipment

scaffolding

ladders

elevated work platforms (EWPs)

Materials may include:

steel

concrete and concrete products

timber

rubber products

bolts and fasteners

epoxy grouts

cement grouts

paint (protective treatment)

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas, such as train controllers

road authorities

local councils

landowners

Communication equipment and systems may include:

two-way radios

telephones, including mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

Depending on work context, safety and PPE may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios and mobile phones

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

workplace procedures

established procedures

Information and documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

local authority regulations and procedures

work orders

technical instructions

manufacturer or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio or mobile telephone operation procedures

quality assurance plans, data and document control

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

Applicable procedures and codes 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 (AS) and related requirements, including AS 4292 Railway safety management

relevant state/territory legislation relating to:

environmental protection

OH&S

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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
Type of structure to be installed is identified and appropriate methods are planned in accordance with workplace procedures and specifications 
Structure and/or materials for installation are identified, obtained and prepared in accordance with plans and specifications 
Where required, excavation is conducted to standards in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Where required, foundations are installed in accordance with workplace procedures and specifications 
Components are assembled and installed in accordance with specifications and/or plans using appropriate methods 
Level/position of structure is adjusted to required standard to maintain correct track geometry/clearances 
Fasteners are installed and tightened in position using correct fastening method to ensure structural integrity 
Installed structure is checked against specified requirements and/or plans, and required adjustments are made 
Components requiring replacement are checked against standards and are measured for preparation of replacement components 
Materials required for job are identified and organised as required to enable appropriate replacement of components 
Replacement components are cut and shaped to required standard in accordance with workplace procedures 
Surfaces of components are treated using appropriate methods and materials as required 
Site is cleaned up to remove unnecessary materials and is restored to environmentally sound and safe condition 
Work as executed documentation is completed as required in accordance with organisational procedures 

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