The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.
Ability to:
1. Interpret workplace information such as drawings and related instructions to identify the project requirements
2. Estimate material requirements for a given project
3. Assess operational status of equipment and carry out pre-operational checks
4. Confirm that rail lengths meet design and construction specifications
5. Position rails to meet specification. This includes positioning and fixing base plates where used and positioning and fixing rail lengths
6. Monitor track laying. This includes confirming that the following meet construction specifications:
Alignment of the first rail
Joints between rail lengths
Spike holes are bored to required pattern
Clips/dog spikes are fitted and fixed to secure rail to each sleeper
Rail anchors are positioned firmly against sleepers to prevent slippage
Second rail is positioned to the correct gauge prior to fixing
Rails are fixed in position
Circuit plans are maintained in jointing processes to switching/signalling requirements
7. Identify faulty operation of equipment
8. Identify unacceptable work outcomes
9. Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance
10. Use appropriate communication methods and equipment
11. Report and/or record corrective action as required
12. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards
May include ability to:
13. Operate track handling equipment such as front end loaders
Knowledge of:
14. Relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities
15. Site operating procedures and practices
16. Understanding of the steps involved in laying/repairing track
17. Functions and basic operating principles of track laying equipment
18. The impact of the positioning and alignment of rails on related track laying operations
19. The quality requirements of rails
20. Common problems related to laying rails and corrective action required
21. Traffic control signage, communication and procedures
22. Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to track laying and associated control measures. This includes safe manual handling procedures
23. Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment
24. Requirements to liaise/advise related work areas
25. Housekeeping standards for the work area
26. Reporting and recording systems
May include knowledge of:
27. Operating procedures for materials handling equipment
Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.
Co-assessment of related units
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. This may include:
SUGSLSP2A Lay sleepers
BCC3005A Conduct front end loader operations
Resources required for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Site and related project information
Relevant codes of practice and industry standards
Materials handling equipment and relevant hand and power tools
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation
Rails - pre-welded to meet track design and construction specifications and related materials
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Communication systems and equipment
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures
Assessment requirements
For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.