Assessor Resource

TLIS3025A
Implement ballast unloading

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 limited supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to implement ballast unloading as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational context 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 implement ballast unloading in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes determining the job requirements, carrying out the unloading activity in accordance with work orders, 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:

determining job requirements and ensuring unloading operation is carried out correctly

ensuring ballast is distributed so as to meet requirements for safe operation

completing documentation according to workplace 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 implementation of ballast unloading activities

Problems that may occur when implementing track ballast activities, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when implementing track ballast activities, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Functions of ballast

Required standard of materials and methods involved in implementing ballast unloading activities

Ballast flow rates

Ballast hopper operation

Contents of workplace technical manuals relating to ballast unloading and profile

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Required skills:

Agree on communication methods and communicate effectively with others including train drivers and equipment operators when implementing ballast unloading activities

Read and interpret technical plans, specifications, instructions and manuals relevant to implementing ballast unloading activities

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work when implementing ballast unloading activities

Complete documentation related to implementing ballast unloading activities

Operate communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when implementing ballast unloading activities

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when implementing ballast unloading activities in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Plan own and team work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

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

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

Equipment may include:

front end loaders

ballast hoppers

road trucks

hand tools and small plant

ballast forks

other mechanical means

Materials may include:

gravel ballast

crushed rock ballast

metal fines/road base

Obstructions may include:

underbridges

turnouts

signalling equipment

train detection equipment

level crossings

lubrication equipment

Methods may include:

placing ballast with:

ballast hoppers

off-track plant

ballast regulators

ballast cleaning equipment

distributing ballast with:

ballast ploughs

ballast cleaning equipment

off-track plant

ballast regulators

manual methods

Communications equipment may include:

two-way radios

telephones/mobile phones

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

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

dust mask

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/radio headsets or mobile phone

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

local authority regulations and 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

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
Work requirements are determined for new ballast work and/or repair of existing ballast 
Obstacles in work area are identified and removal or protection are organised as necessary to ensure smooth workflow following workplace procedures 
Resources are organised to meet the scope of the job and work methods selected 
Ballast quantities are determined 
Appropriate site communications are established and agreed to ensure safe and efficient working conditions 
Ballast unloading operation is implemented to ensure appropriate flow rates and extent 
Ballast is distribution by manual and/or mechanical methods to allow safe operation of trains 
Ballast is removed from sensitive infrastructure to ensure safe operation of trains and safety of public 
Documentation is completed in line with workplace requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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