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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 spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Work may involve: | exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, goods and vehicles |
Structures maintenance and construction activities may include: | maintaining structuresrepairing structuresremoving structure componentsinstalling structure componentsinstalling transoms |
Structures may include: | bridgespipes and culvertstunnelsplatformsretaining wallsoverhead wiring structureslevel crossingsbuffer stops |
Work methods may vary according to: | locationtype of structurestructure material typeclimatic conditionstrack availability |
Extent of activity may vary according to: | complexity of tasktrack availabilityscope of work including type of structure being worked on, type of maintenance and construction activities being undertaken |
Track availability may include working: | during breaks in trafficon limited track possessionduring extended track possessionon non-operational track or track under construction |
Equipment may include: | mechanical handling/lifting equipmenthand toolssmall power toolsoxy cutting equipmentscaffoldingladderselevated work platform (EWP)cranes |
Liaison may include: | internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, electricians) |
Communications systems may include: | two-way radiostelephones/mobile phonesagreed audible or hand signal |
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include: | high visibility clothinghearing protectionglovessunscreensunglassessafety glassesdust maskinsect repellentsafety headwearsafety footwearportable radios/mobile phoneshand 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: | operational instructions, policies and workplace procedureslocal authority regulations and proceduresinformation provided by other workplace personneltrack inspections and reportswork orderstechnical instructionsmanufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manualsemergency procedure manualstwo-way radio/mobile phone operation proceduresQA plans, data and document controlconditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards |
Applicable procedures and codes 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 |