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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: | in all weather conditions |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spaces or exposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Work may involve exposure to: | chemicalsdangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, materials and vehicles |
Signal equipment may include: | point machineshydraulic and pneumatic pointssignalspointsground frameschannel ironswire ropespoint roddinglevel crossingssignal signagesignal locations/housingsfoundations/support/sleepersindicating devices point and signalcranks compensators |
Cleaning and servicing equipment may include: | steam cleanershand toolsbrushes/wire and painthand held power/air toolsbrush/weed trimmers |
Chemicals and consumables may include: | paints and paint stripperscleaning and de-greasing agentssolventsweed killersoilsgreasescleaning rags |
Rubbish removal/disposal may be carried out using: | internal and/or external operating rules and procedures |
Visual checks may include: | security of nuts, bolts, support structures, equipment housingsrustbreakagegraffitirubbish build upenvironmental damage/degradation |
Operational checks may include: | mechanical movementlinkagesinterferencesalignmentwearloose fittings |
Communication equipment may include: | two-way radiostelephones/ mobile phones |
Safety and protective equipment may include: | high visibility clothinghearing protectionglovessunscreensunglassessafety glassesinsect repellentsafety headwearsafety footwearportable radioshand 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 proceduresauthority to access the site or to operate equipment, including:written authorityverbal authorityauthority as detailed in organisation operating rules and proceduresnotices, records and requeststechnical instructionsmanufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specificationsemergency procedure manualstwo-way radio 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 requirementsrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |