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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine job requirements
2. Weld repairs are located
3. Defects relating to rail surface profile and condition in switches and crossings are identified
4. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
5. Appropriate equipment is selected
6. Appropriate repair method and/or profile is selected to ensure completed work will meet specifications
7. Site is cleared of obstructions and combustible material
8. Grind weld repair
9. Switch or crossing is ground to nominated profile after installation or welded repair using approved equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Grinding equipment is operated safely in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements
11. Switch or crossing profile and alignment are measured to ensure compliance with acceptance standards
12. Rail surface condition is assessed for compliance with acceptance standards
13. Grind switch or crossing to repair surface defects
14. Switch or crossing is ground using approved equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
15. Grinding equipment is operated safely in accordance with WHS/OHS and environmental requirements
16. Finished surface is checked to ensure compliance with acceptance standards
17. Complete documentation
18. Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed
19. Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread
20. Documentation is processed in accordance with workplace requirements

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 five separate occasions and include:

applying grinding techniques to achieve switch and crossing profile and surface condition to meet required rail industry standards and workplace procedures applying relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures grinding weld repairs using appropriate grinding wheel speed and rate of metal removal in accordance with workplace procedures identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards implementing contingency plans interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures operating grinding equipment safely reading and interpreting relevant technical data, drawings, instructions and manuals reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, in accordance with workplace procedures selecting and using hand tools, power tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or 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:

grinding methods and results hazards that may exist when grinding switches and crossings, and ways of controlling the risks involved problems that may occur when grinding switches and crossings, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems relevant rail industry standards for switch or crossing profile and surface condition relevant recording and documentation procedures relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations workplace procedures for grinding switches and crossings.

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