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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare points and crossings
  2. Work requirements are determined to identify scope of work and resources required
  3. Construction design or plan is obtained and interpreted
  4. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  5. Required resources are acquired
  6. Assembly area is prepared or identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  7. Delivered materials are checked for compliance with design
  8. Assemble points and crossings
  9. Construction design or plan is implemented in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  10. Unsuitable points and crossings equipment replacements are sourced as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  11. Dimensions, geometry and condition of points and crossings are checked for compliance with design
  12. Non compliances are repaired or replaced as required in accordance with workplace procedures
  13. Prepare points and crossings for transport
  14. Transport requirements are confirmed
  15. Transport requirements are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  16. Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with workplace procedures

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 two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures

assembling track layouts to plans, manufacturer instructions and specifications

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

reading and interpreting relevant technical data, standards and drawings

using appropriate equipment to make accurate measurements of points and crossings

using geometric and dimension principles to ensure compliance with design

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to 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:

appropriate hand tools, power tools and equipment required to complete activities

clearances and tolerances

documentation and record keeping workplace requirements

features and principles of operation of points and crossings

hazards that may exist when constructing points and crossings, and ways of controlling the risks involved

measurement techniques

point and crossing manufacturer instructions, rail industry standards and workplace procedures

problems that may occur when constructing points and crossings, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems

rail bending techniques applied to point and crossing components

relevant safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and/or manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

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

techniques for constructing points and crossings

workplace procedures for constructing points and crossings.