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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare work
   • The location and scope of work are identified
   • Materials required to complete the work are confirmed and available
   • Equipment status is confirmed and pre-operational checks are carried out
   • Personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used
   • Safety procedures are followed to confirm that work is clearly signed and relevant authorities are advised that work is in progress
   • Site is inspected prior to commencing work to identify and remove potential hazards
2. Lay skeleton tracks
   • Skeleton track section is placed on base foundation and aligned to meet construction specifications
3. Complete work
   • The construction area is cleared of debris
   • Unused materials are stored as required
   • Tools, plant and equipment is cleaned and stored as required
   • Workplace information is recorded according to workplace recording requirements

Required Skills

Not applicable

Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

Ability to

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

Confirm that prefabricated skeleton track is available to meet the requirements of a given project

Assess operational status of equipment and carry out preoperational checks

Lay skeleton track to meet design and construction specifications This includes checking track position and alignment and fixing track to sleepers

Identify faulty operation of equipment

Identify unacceptable work outcomes

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

May include ability to

Operate track handling equipment such as front end loaders

Knowledge of

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

Site operating procedures and practices

Understanding of the steps involved in laying skeleton track

Functions and basic operating principles of equipment used

The importance of rail positioning and alignment on track quality and performance

The quality requirements of skeleton tracks

Common problems related to laying skeleton tracks 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 This includes safe manual handling procedures

Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

Requirements to liaiseadvise related work areas

Housekeeping standards for the work area

Reporting and recording systems

May include knowledge of

Operating procedures for materials handling equipment

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite units for this competency standard

Coassessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit This may include

SUGSLSPA Lay sleepers

BCCA Conduct front end loader operations

BCC3005A Conduct front end loader operations

Resources required 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

Materials handling equipment and relevant hand and power tools

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Skeleton tracks prefabricated to meet track design and construction specifications and related materials

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations

Workplace information can include drawings and plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer's specifications

Cane railway network features and their characteristics may include main and branch lines, yards, sidings, loops, dump points and pads; and road transport delivery points where relevant

Information systems may be print or screen based

Equipment and materials may include materials handling equipment such as front end loaders and cranes, hand tools, pneumatic tools, base plates, fish plates, clips, dog spikes, anchors, screws, insulating biscuits and camber plates

Track has been pre-fabricated

Confirming equipment status involves conducting relevant pre-start checks, confirming that all safety guards and equipment is ready and safe to operate

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Communication methods may include use of two-way radios

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