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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Operations may be conducted: | by day or nightin all weather conditions |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Work may involve exposure to: | chemicalsdangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, materials and vehicles |
Basic track measurements may include: | length, depth, width, diametergauge, foot gaugealignment, superelevation, track centresrail gaps, rail temperature |
Measuring equipment may include: | tape measuresgauge boardsstringlineplumb bobgap gaugerail thermometer |
Tools and equipment may include: | mechanical handling/lifting equipmenttrack machineshand tools including impact and tension wrenches, grinders, friction rail saws, rail borers, tie tampers, track jacks, spiking hammers and barsrail tensorscutting and boring equipmentfastening equipmenton-track equipment including sleeper spacersrail heatersrail threadersdog pullers |
Track components may include: | rails, rail fastenings and weldssleepers and sleeper fasteningsballastformation and earthworks |
Track layout may include: | plain trackturnoutsspecial trackwork including catchpoints, expansion switches, diamond crossings and slips |
Basic track geometry may include: | tangent trackcurvestransitionssuperelevation |
Track maintenance and construction methods may include: | basic fettlingresleeperingrerailingballastingtrack resurfacingballast cleaningrail grindingconcrete sleeper laying |
Liaison may include: | internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers) |
Communication equipment may include: | two-way radiostelephones/mobile phonesagreed audible or hand signal |
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include: | high visibility clothinghearing protectionglovessunscreensunglassessafety glassesinsect repellentsafety headwearsafety footwearportable radios/mobile phoneshand lampsflagssafety devices |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Information/documents may include: | operational instructions, policies and workplace procedureslocal authority regulations and proceduresworks ordersinformation provided by other workplace personnelrail inspections and timekeeping recordstrackworker standard manualbridge workers manualtechnical instructionsmanufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specificationsemergency procedure manualstwo-way radio/mobile phone operation proceduresQA plans, data and document controlconditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelinesrelevant Australian Standards and related requirements including AS 4292local authority regulationsrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |