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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 |
Equipment may include: | mechanical handling/lifting equipmenttrack machineshand tools including impact or tension wrenches, grinders, friction rail saws, rail punches, rail borers, tie tampers, gauges, track jacks, spiking hammers and barsrail tensorsfastening equipmentoxy/acetylene equipment |
Materials may include: | resilient and/or static fasteningssleeper plates/padsanchorsboltsnutswasher clipsshimsfish platesswage fastenings |
Rail joint parts and surroundings to be checked may include: | joint insulationexpansion gapfishplatesfishboltssleepersleeper fasteningrail anchoring and rail bondstrack geometry |
Fastenings may include: | pandrol clips, fist fastenings, Trak Lok, Rex lockdogspikes/dog screwsbolts, spring washers, nutsdouble shouldered sleeper platesinsulated sleeper pads |
Types of rail joint may include: | mechanical jointmechanical junction jointsinsulated mechanical jointinsulated plate jointsbow platesbonded insulated joint |
Rail ends on curves may require: | bending (also known as pressing or crowing) |
Special transitional rail joints may be: | required between changes of mass/wear |
Liaison may include: | internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, electricians) |
Communication systems may include: | two-way radiostelephones/mobile phonesagreed audible or hand signals |
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 proceduresinformation provided by other workplace personneltechnical 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 procedures and codes 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 state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirementsrelevant Australian Standards and related requirements including AS 4292relevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |