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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for work
2. Type of structure to be installed is identified and appropriate methods are planned in accordance with workplace procedures and specifications
3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
4. Structure and/or materials required for installation are identified, obtained and prepared in accordance with plans and specifications
5. Assemble and install structural elements
6. Excavation is conducted as required, in accordance with workplace standards, procedures and regulatory requirements
7. Foundations are installed as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and specifications
8. Components are assembled and installed using appropriate methods in accordance with specifications and/or plans
9. Level/position of structure is adjusted to required standard to maintain correct track geometry/clearances
10. Fasteners are installed and tightened in position using correct fastening method to ensure structural integrity
11. Installed structure is checked against specified requirements and/or plans, and required adjustments are made
12. Maintain structures
13. Components requiring replacement are checked against standards and are measured for preparation of replacement components
14. Materials required for job are identified and organised as required to enable appropriate replacement of components
15. Replacement components are cut and shaped to required standard in accordance with workplace procedures
16. Surfaces of components are treated using appropriate methods and materials as required
17. Finalise work
18. Site is cleaned up to remove unnecessary materials and is restored to environmentally sound and safe condition
19. Work is executed and documentation is completed and processed as required in accordance with organisational 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 one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures applying relevant workplace procedures checking compliance of work with job specifications cleaning up the site after installation following operational instructions and work sequences identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards installing the structure in accordance with workplace requirements modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule planning and preparing for installation reading and interpreting relevant plans, specifications, instructions and manuals reporting and rectifying problems, faults and malfunctions that may occur when installing minor structures in accordance with workplace procedures selecting and using relevant equipment and tools.

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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:

construction methods and techniques for minor structures functions of different types of minor structures hazards that may exist when installing minor structures, and ways of controlling the risks involved problems that may occur when installing minor structures and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems relevant rail danger zones relevant recording and documentation procedures relevant rail industry standards for installing minor structures relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), and environmental procedures and regulations safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and/or manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures and information on the use of epoxy and grouts for mortar pads workplace procedures for installing minor structures.

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