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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 spaces or exposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Work may involve: | exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, goods and vehicles |
Track and right of way infrastructure may include: | track geometrytrack componentsturnoutsformationdrainageearthworksclearancestrackside signsfencing |
Patrol methods may include: | walkingengineroad/rail vehicletrack vehicle |
Patrol inspections may include: | scheduled patrolpatrol in abnormal weather (heat, cold, wet etc.)special patrols as directed |
Faults may include: | track geometry defects (top, twist, line, gauge)pumping or unstable trackobstructions to train movementsobstructions to the wheel path of the traindefective or broken rails, joints, breakaways, and loose or foul joints, fishbolts and fishplatesfailures of sleepers, transoms and fasteningsbreaches of fencing and ineffective safety barriersmissing or incorrect speed signstrack formation, cutting or embankment failurefailed or ineffective drainageballast deficiencies and foul ballastcrossing and switch failures |
Tools may include: | hand toolssmall plant |
Depending on the type and seriousness of identified defects, appropriate action may include: | stop trainsspeed restrictionsimmediate repair actionreport for programmed repair actionmonitor for further deterioration |
Liaison may include: | internal or external personnel from other work areas |
Communication equipment may include: | two-way radiostelephones/mobile phonesagreed audible or hand signals |
Information may be provided: | electronicallyin writing, via forms/documentsorally, via face-to-face communications |
Safety and personal protective equipment may include: | high visibility clothinghearing protectionglovessunscreensunglassessafety glassesdust maskinsect repellentsafety headwearsafety footwearportable radio/mobile phonehand 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: | maintenance notices, records and requestslocal authority regulations and procedureswork orderstechnical instructionsQA plans, data and document controllocal instructionsmanufacturers or workplace equipment operation manualsoperational instructions, policies and workplace proceduresemergency procedure manualstwo-way radio/mobile phone operation proceduresemergency procedures manualconditions 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 4292relevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |