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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify track and structures infrastructure
2. Basic track and structures infrastructure terminology is explained
3. Track geometry features are explained
4. Identify track components
5. Principal track components are identified and their purpose is explained
6. Principal turnout components are identified and their purpose is explained
7. Identify track tools and equipment
8. Tools and equipment for track installation and maintenance are identified
9. Track machines for track installation and maintenance are identified
10. Undertake basic track measurement
11. Terminology for track measurement is identified and defined
12. Measuring equipment is identified and relevant equipment is selected for taking basic track measurements
13. Measuring equipment is checked for accuracy
14. Measurements are taken accurately and recorded in accordance with workplace requirements

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant workplace procedures completing documentation related to basic track measurement identifying job hazards and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards implementing contingency plans interpreting and following operational instructions modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information, technical data, standards and drawings reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures selecting equipment used for basic track measurement working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

authorisation/approval processes and procedures fundamentals of track layout and geometry fundamentals of track structures hazards that may exist when measuring track and ways of controlling the risks involved problems that may occur when measuring track and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems relevant safeworking systems and procedures relevant rail danger zones relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations tools and equipment used in track construction and repair track components including rails, rail connectors, sleepers, ballast, points, and crossings (and substitute devices, as required) workplace procedures for measuring track.

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