Assessor Resource

TLIS3026B
Implement track maintenance and construction

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Work is performed generally in a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the implementation of track maintenance and/or construction 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 implement track maintenance and construction activities in accordance with approved standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes planning work, implementing construction or maintenance activities, dealing with maintenance and construction problems, and completing required documentation.

Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit. Persons 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.

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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 for all types of work must include exercises that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

planning work

supervising maintenance activities

dealing with maintenance and construction problems

completing documentation

Assessment must also include exercises which demonstrate competent performance in supervising the specified activity plus any four from the designated activities listed. The designated activities should be selected so as to provide evidence of supervision of related activities such as track construction, track maintenance or track surfacing.

specified activity:

maintaining track geometry

designated activities (any 4):

rail adjustment

guard and check rails installation

points and crossings maintenance

flashbutt welding of rail

aluminothermic welding of rail

ballasting

sleeper installation or replacement

rail replacement

rail earthworks

track drainage installation

constructing and/or installing points and crossings

on-track machine operation

installing rail joints

maintaining rail joints

maintaining points and crossings

grinding rails and/or switches and crossings

installing and maintaining rail fastening and anchoring systems

maintaining track drainage

track examination

measuring and recording track geometry

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:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Plan work

1.1 Scope of work is confirmed

1.2 Operational constraints are identified

1.3 Information requirements are identified and accessed

1.4 Method of work is selected and general operating sequence is determined

1.5 Resources required for the work are arranged as required

2 Implement construction or maintenance activities

2.1 Competent personnel are allocated tasks in accordance with the work sequence

2.2 Tasks are assessed as being in accordance with the predetermined sequence and appropriate for the work

2.3 Work procedures are monitored and evaluated as being appropriate and in accordance with standards and procedures

2.4 Human and other resources are assessed as being adequate for the work

3 Deal with maintenance and construction problems

3.1 Causes and effects of system faults and failures within the worksite are diagnosed

3.2 Impact of work on track system integrity is assessed

3.3 Appropriate action is taken to ensure track system integrity

3.4 Scope of work is modified to include related tasks and/or interfaces

3.5 Related faults and/or failures beyond the authorised scope of work are reported

4 Complete documentation

4.1 Documentation on work undertaken is completed in accordance with workplace requirements

RANGE STATEMENT

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

Scope of work may include:

identifying deficiencies

identifying preparatory or ancillary work required

Work may involve:

exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances

movement of equipment, goods and vehicles

Track maintenance and construction activities may include:

removing track components

installing track components

correcting track geometry

adjusting track components

repairing track components

Track components may include:

rail, rail joints and welds

points and crossings

sleepers, sleeper plates and sleeper fastenings

bearers, turnout plates and fastenings

lubricators

signs

ballast

track formation

Work methods may vary according to:

location (geography and geometry)

rail type and length

sleeper and fastening type

ballast type and condition

climatic conditions

track availability

Extent of activity may vary according to:

complexity of task

track availability

scope of work, including:

length of track being worked on

type of maintenance and construction activities being undertaken

types of track components

Track availability may include working:

during breaks in traffic

on limited track possession

during extended track possession

on non-operational track or track under construction

Equipment may include:

mechanical handling and lifting equipment

track machines

hand tools, including impact wrenches, grinders, tension wrenches, friction rail saws, rail borers, tie tampers, gauges, track jacks, spiking hammers and bars

rail tensors

cutting and boring equipment

fastening equipment

on-track equipment, including sleeper spacers

rail heaters

welding equipment

Communication 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, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information and documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

local authority regulations and procedures

information provided by other workplace personnel

track inspections and reports

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 (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 (AS) and related requirements, including AS 4292

relevant state and 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
Scope of work is confirmed 
Operational constraints are identified 
Information requirements are identified and accessed 
Method of work is selected and general operating sequence is determined 
Resources required for the work are arranged as required 
Competent personnel are allocated tasks in accordance with the work sequence 
Tasks are assessed as being in accordance with the predetermined sequence and appropriate for the work 
Work procedures are monitored and evaluated as being appropriate and in accordance with standards and procedures 
Human and other resources are assessed as being adequate for the work 
Causes and effects of system faults and failures within the worksite are diagnosed 
Impact of work on track system integrity is assessed 
Appropriate action is taken to ensure track system integrity 
Scope of work is modified to include related tasks and/or interfaces 
Related faults and/or failures beyond the authorised scope of work are reported 
Documentation on work undertaken is completed in accordance with workplace requirements 

Forms

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