Required skills include

Ability to

interpret workplace information such as drawings and related instructions to identify the project requirements

estimate material requirements for a given project

assess operational status of tamper and carry out preoperational checks

operate tamper to apply and compact ballast and lift and align track to meet design and construction specifications

monitor track laying including confirming that the following meet construction specifications

spread and depth of ballast

compaction

track line

final dressing application and trim

identify faults in operation of equipment

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

use appropriate communication methods and equipment

report andor record corrective action as required

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

relevant state OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

understanding of the steps involved in constructingrepairing track

functions and basic operating principles of tamper equipment including the layout and purpose of major air hydraulic mechanical and electrical systems as relevant to equipment

operational checks and operating capacity of equipment

track construction specifications

the impact of tamper operation on related track laying operations

factors that can affect the tamper operation

common problems related to tamping and corrective action required

traffic control signage communication and procedures

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to track laying and associated control measures including safe manual handling procedures

purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

environmental issues and controls

requirements to liaiseadvise related work areas

housekeeping standards for the work area

reporting and recording systems

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

Assess operational status of tamper and carry out preoperational checks

Operate tamper to apply and compact ballast and lift and align track to meet design and construction specifications

Monitor track laying

Identify faults in operation of equipment

Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

Use appropriate communication methods and equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Site and related project information

Relevant codes of practice and industry standards

Tamper and related equipment

Materials handling equipment and relevant hand and power tools

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Ballast

Track work

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Method of assessment

A tamper operator may also require competence in

TLICA Operate ontrack selfpropelled equipment

TLIC2041A Operate on-track self-propelled equipment

FDFOPA Operate a process control interface where the tamper is computer controlled

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface where the tamper is computer controlled.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Codes of Practice

Workplace information

Railway network features

Information systems

Equipment

Equipment status

Teamwork

Communication methods