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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to install turnouts
2. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
3. Existing track work is removed from worksite
4. Track bed is prepared for installation of points and crossings in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Install turnouts
6. New points and crossings are installed in accordance with specified design, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
7. Dimensions, geometry, condition and operation are checked for compliance with rail industry standards in accordance with design, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
8. Non compliances are repaired or replaced as required in accordance with workplace procedures
9. Complete installation process
10. Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread
11. Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures
12. Appropriate personnel are informed that the installation has been completed, 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 by installing points and crossings on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures communicating effectively with others identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards installing points and crossings to plans and specifications 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 working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to equipment.

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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:

clearances and tolerances documentation and record keeping requirements features and principles of operation of points and crossings hazards that may exist when installing points and crossings, and ways of controlling the risks involved measurement techniques point and crossing rail industry standards, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures problems that may occur when installing points and crossings, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems relevant communications systems and procedures relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations techniques for installing points and crossings workplace procedures for installing points and crossings.

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