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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Patrol track infrastructure
2. Appropriate inspection method is used to conduct visual examinations of track and right of way, to identify defects
3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
4. Visual examinations are performed in accordance with workplace procedures and inspection schedules
5. Variations from allowable tolerances, defects and deficiencies likely to affect train safety are identified to enable appropriate action to be taken on the repairs required
6. Unsatisfactory conditions are assessed in terms of seriousness and priority
7. Record and document defects
8. Defects and deficiencies are reported to enable repairs to be undertaken in a timely manner
9. Inspection schedule or work report data is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

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 three separate occasions and include:

applying relevant workplace procedures completing relevant documentation identifying different types of track and right of way infrastructure defects identifying, selecting and using tools and equipment implementing contingency plans identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs recording and documenting identified defects in relation to workplace standards recording and reporting results of visually inspecting track and right of way in required format reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures 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:

contents of relevant technical specifications and manuals defect deterioration under different operating conditions different types of track and right of way defects emergency procedures fault identification and analysis techniques hazards that may exist when visually inspecting track and right of way, and ways of controlling the risks involved problems that may occur when visually inspecting track geometry and right of way infrastructure, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems relevant rail danger zones relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations techniques for prioritising defect rectification track and right of way infrastructure rail industry standards workplace procedures for visually inspecting track and right of way infrastructure.

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