Assessor Resource

TLIS2032A
Install rail

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 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 install rail as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install rail in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes identifying job requirements, preparing rail for installation, installing rail, joining rail ends, restoring track, and completing documentation. Licensing or certification requirements are not 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

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

loading or unloading rails correctly

removing existing rail and/or lifting new rail into place using appropriate equipment and methods

preparing rail joints and installing them correctly

restoring track fastenings according to workplace procedures

checking replacement rails meet requirements

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 the installation and replacement of rail

Problems that may occur during the loading and unloading of rail, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist during the loading and unloading of rail, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Problems that may occur during the installation and replacement of rail, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist during the installation and replacement of rail, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Rail pressing (crowing) procedures

Acceptance standards for re-use of rails

Rail installation acceptance standard

Characteristics of plant and equipment, transport, structures, hardware and components used in work activities

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when installing and replacing rail

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work when installing and replacing rail

Complete documentation related to the installation and replacement of rail

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when installing and replacing rail

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

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 equipment

Measure rail weight/dimensions

Load and unload rails

Cut rails to required length using an appropriate methods

Drill rail ends or prepare for welding

Install rail joints

Crow rails to the correct curvature

Unfasten and remove rail using appropriate equipment or manual methods including mechanical handling/lifting equipment, track machines

Lay new rail using appropriate equipment or manual methods including mechanical handling/lifting equipment, track machines

Install rail fastenings

Install/restore temporary rail bonds or other track circuit connections

Check compliance between work and job specifications

Effectively apply re-railing techniques

Select and use required personal protective equipment

Select and use relevant equipment and tools

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, and dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods and vehicles

Rail loading/unloading equipment may include:

off-track or on-track plant

manual methods

rail trains

mechanical handling/lifting equipment

Rail loading/unloading methods may vary according to:

rail length

on-site storage

rail re-use intentions

Rail installation/replacement may include:

laying new rail

replacing worn or defective rail with new or second hand rail

replacing rail defects with new or second hand closure rails

installing bonded insulated joints

transposing rails

Equipment may include:

mechanical handling/lifting equipment

hand tools, including impact wrench, grinder, tension wrench, friction rail saw, and velocity rail punch

rail threaders

fastening equipment

cutting and boring equipment

Materials may include:

rail (new or second hand)

fastenings

plates

anchors

bolts

nuts

washer clips

rail jewellery

Rail joint parts and surroundings to be checked may include:

joint insulation

fishbolts

rail bonds

rail geometry

Fastening may include:

bolts

rail fasteners

coach screws

Communications equipment/systems may include:

two-way radios

telephones/mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

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

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

dust masks

safety glasses

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

work orders

technical instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and 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

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas

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 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
Scope of work is determined and resources are arranged 
Replacement rail is checked for compliance with acceptance standards in accordance with workplace procedures 
Rails are loaded and unloaded using approved methods to minimise risk to health and safety 
Rails are cut to required length using an appropriate method to minimise delays and wastage 
If required, rails are bent to the correct curvature to ensure correct track geometry is maintained to standard 
Where required, existing rail is unfastened and removed using appropriate equipment or manual method 
New rail is lifted into place using appropriate equipment or manual method maximising efficiency and minimising risk of injuries 
Rail joints are prepared for welding or are assembled and installed to specifications in accordance with workplace procedures 
Rail bonds or other track circuit connections are installed/restored as required in accordance with workplace procedures 
Track fastenings are restored in accordance with workplace procedures 
Arrangements are made for rail to be adjusted in accordance with workplace procedures 
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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