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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. Operate tamping equipment
   • Ballast hopper is operated to supply an even flow of ballast to the specified thickness
   • Tamper equipment is operated to lift, line track and pack ballast to specification
   • Track is dressed by final ballast spread and trimmed to meet the specified profile
   • Track is inspected to confirm that design and construction specifications are met
3. Analyse and respond to abnormal performance
   • Operating data and plant operating conditions are analysed to identify causes of abnormal performance
   • Hazards are identified and reported as required according to workplace reporting procedure
   • Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace in response to Hazards and abnormal or unacceptable equipment performance
   • Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
4. Complete work
   • The construction area is cleared of debris
   • Unused materials are stored as required
   • Equipment is shut down and parked according to workplace requirements
   • 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

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 This includes 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

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 This includes the layout and purpose of major air hydraulic mechanical and electrical systems as relevant to equipment It also includes an understanding of 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 This includes 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

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite units for this competency standard

Coassessment of related units

A tamper operator may also require competence in

Operate ontrack selfpropelled equipment

Operate a process control interface where tamper is computer controlled

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

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

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

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, plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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 may include tamper and related attachments

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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