Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for operations
- Vehicle logbook is checked in accordance with organisational requirements
- Pre-operational vehicle checks are conducted
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
- Identified faults or defects are recorded in accordance with organisational requirements
- Worn brushes are replaced
- Operate cleaning vehicle on track
- Vehicle is driven to cleaning location and hazard warning equipment is operated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Fleet operations are notified when on site and ready to begin cleaning operations
- Vehicle is correctly aligned with track and trolley is lowered in accordance with organisational and/or manufacturer requirements
- Brushes are switched on for operation in accordance with organisational requirements
- Vehicle is driven along the track and brushes are monitored for effective operation
- Operate cleaning vehicle to clean points
- Correct alignment of points is verified before starting cleaning operations
- At least 25 metres of track prior to automatic points are cleaned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Visual contact with assistant is maintained at all times when cleaning points
- Cleaning vehicle is driven through points and, when points have been changed, reversed back through the points
- Dispose of waste
- Collected waste is recycled or disposed of in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Waste collection container/s and surrounding area of vehicle are cleaned
- Complete documentation
- Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed
- Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread
- Documentation is processed in accordance with organisational requirements