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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan work
  2. Scope of work is confirmed
  3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  4. Operational constraints are identified
  5. Information requirements are identified and accessed
  6. Method of work is selected and general operating sequence is determined
  7. Resources required for the work are arranged
  8. Implement maintenance and construction activities
  9. Competent personnel are allocated tasks in accordance with the work sequence
  10. Tasks are assessed as being in accordance with the predetermined sequence and appropriate for the work
  11. Work procedures are monitored and evaluated as being appropriate and in accordance with standards and procedures
  12. Human and other resources are assessed as being adequate for the work
  13. Deal with maintenance and construction problems
  14. Causes and effects of system faults and failures in the worksite are diagnosed
  15. Impact of work on structure integrity is assessed
  16. Impact of work on track system integrity is assessed
  17. Appropriate action is taken to ensure structure and track system integrity
  18. Scope of work is modified to include related tasks and/or interfaces
  19. Related faults and/or failures beyond the authorised scope of work are reported
  20. Complete documentation
  21. Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed
  22. Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread
  23. Documentation is processed in accordance with workplace requirements

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 five separate occasions and include:

applying relevant workplace procedures

assessing impact of work on structure integrity and on track system integrity

communicating effectively with others

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

implementing contingency plans

implementing structure maintenance and installation of minor structures in accordance with rail industry standards, safeworking system and workplace procedures

implementing, monitoring and evaluating maintenance activities

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring, sequencing and implementing work activities in terms of planned schedule and appropriateness, in conformance with standards and procedures

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information, technical data, standards and drawings

reporting and rectifying within limits of own role, problems, faults and malfunctions, in accordance with workplace procedures

selecting appropriate equipment

selecting appropriate safe work method for implementing structures maintenance and installing minor structures

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.


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:

documentation and record keeping requirements

fundamentals of rail infrastructure relevant to implementing structures maintenance and installing minor structures

hazards that may exist when undertaking structure maintenance and minor construction, and ways of controlling the risks involved

problems that may occur when undertaking structure maintenance and minor construction, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems

range of competencies required to carry out structure maintenance and construction

range of structure maintenance and construction techniques and work processes

relevant rail industry standards, specifications and codes of practice

relevant rail danger zones

relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations

structure defects and action that can be taken to report or resolve them

structure infrastructure and the interaction of all interfaces.