REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Relevant safety OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Track geometry parameters eg alignment top line twist superelevation associated with maintenance andor construction

Workplace procedures for the recording and analysis of track parameters

Obstructions to resurfacing operations including operation of tampers ballast regulators and stabilisers

Methods of marking and protecting obstructions

Track data requirements for resurfacing

Problems that may occur during the measurement and marking of track for resurfacing operations and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when measuring and marking track for resurfacing and ways of controlling the risks involved

Relevant records procedures

Details of local authority procedures

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when measuring and marking track for resurfacing

Read and interpret instructions procedures information plans drawings and specifications relevant to the measurement and marking of track for resurfacing operations

Read recorded track geometry data

Interpret and follow operational instructions

Complete documentation related to the measurement and marking of track for resurfacing operations

Work collaboratively with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems when measuring and marking track for resurfacing in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

Identify select and use tools and equipment

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standard

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations

identifying and marking track obstructions

using appropriate measurement tools to measure the range of geometry elements

calculating recording and marking data for resurfacing operations from information sources such as survey sheets survey marks and curve compensation charts

recording and reporting of results

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Operations may be conducted:

Resurfacing work may be related to:

On-track machines may include:

Track measurement may include:

Equipment used for measuring and calculating track data may include:

Recording equipment may include:

Liaison may include:

Communication equipment systems may include:

Safety and protective equipment may include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Information/documents may include

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: