Assessor Resource
TLIW3005A
Perform direct burial of cables
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 operational principles and procedures to perform the direct burial of cables 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 perform the direct burial of cables in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures including preparing the site, excavating the trench, preparing for directional boring, preparing the cable for installation, hauling and installing the cable, carrying out required tests, and completing all required documentation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
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