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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Clip and secure points
2. Location and identification of points to be clipped and secured is confirmed
3. Normal or reversed position for points to be clipped in is confirmed
4. Equipment to be used to clip points is checked for availability and suitability for the task
5. Points are placed in correct position as required, in accordance with network owner procedures
6. Points clips are fitted in correct position and locked and/or tagged as required, in accordance with network owner procedures
7. Relevant personnel are notified points are clipped and secured, as required
8. Remove points clip
9. Advice is confirmed as to location and identification of points to be unclipped
10. Relevant personnel are contacted and informed as required, in accordance with network owner procedures
11. Equipment is removed from track, secured and stowed appropriately
12. Points are restored to correct position as required, in accordance with network owners procedures
13. Relevant personnel are notified as required that clip and where used, lock/tag has been removed

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 on at least one occasion and include:

communicating effectively with individuals and/or groups identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards identifying position of points and adjusting them in accordance with workplace requirements placing points clip in accordance with workplace procedures reading and interpreting relevant organisational and/or network owner procedures for placing and removing points, clips and safety devices removing points clip in accordance with workplace procedures restoring points to correct position in accordance with workplace procedures working within timeframes typically expected for the work function and industrial environment.

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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:

organisational and/or network owner procedures for placing and removing points clips and lock/tag relevant rail danger zones relevant sections of applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, codes of practice and/or guidelines.

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