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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Measure geometry
  2. Equipment and tools appropriate to task are selected and checked for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  4. Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer and work instructions to provide appropriate data for analysis
  5. Record results
  6. Data is recorded in a complete and accurate manner
  7. Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
  8. Process data
  9. Data is compared to maintenance/construction tolerances in accordance with workplace procedures
  10. Results are reported in accordance with workplace procedures

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 relevant documentation

identifying job hazards and taking 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, plans, drawings and specifications

reading recorded track geometry data

recording and reporting results accurately in accordance with workplace procedures

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, in accordance with workplace procedures

using appropriate measurement tools to measure a range of geometry elements

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.


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:

hazards that may exist when measuring and recording track geometry, and ways of controlling the risks involved

problems that may occur when measuring and recording track geometry, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems

relevant records procedures

relevant rail industry standards

relevant rail safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations

safeworking procedures

track geometry parameters including the horizontal and vertical alignment, cross-level and cant of the track

workplace procedures for measuring and recording track parameters.