Subjects
A total of 11 units of competency comprising: 7 core units listed below plus 4 general elective units from the general elective units listed below. Up to 2 of the general elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with. | |
Core units | |
Check and repair track geometry | |
Use communications systems | |
Conduct workplace information briefings | |
Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures | |
Apply quality systems | |
Implement track maintenance and construction | |
Measure and mark track for resurfacing | |
General elective units | |
Operate minor mechanical equipment | |
Operate road/rail vehicle | |
Process workplace documentation | |
Apply accident-emergency procedures | |
Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions | |
Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure | |
Work effectively with others | |
Lead a work team or group | |
Use infotechnology devices in the workplace | |
Install and repair rail fastening systems | |
Implement ballast unloading | |
Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures | |
Identify the principles of ballast cleaning operations | |
Identify the principles of ballast regulator operations | |
Identify the principles of dynamic track stabaliser operations | |
Identify the principles of self-propelled rail grinder operations | |
Identify the principles of tamping machine operations | |
Identify the principles of mechanised track laying operations | |
