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. Position and align sleepers to meet specifications
5. Identify faulty operation of equipment
6. Identify unacceptable work outcomes
7. Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance
8. Use appropriate communication methods and equipment
9. Report and/or record corrective action as required
10. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards
May include ability to:
11. Operate sleeper handling equipment such as front end loaders
Knowledge of:
12. Relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities
13. Site operating procedures and practices
14. Understanding of the steps involved in laying/repairing sleepers
15. Functions and basic operating principles of equipment used
16. The impact of the positioning and alignment of sleepers on related track laying operations
17. The quality requirements of sleepers
18. Common problems related to laying sleepers and corrective action required
19. Traffic control signage, communication and procedures
20. Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to track laying and associated control measures. This includes safe manual handling procedures
21. Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment
22. Environmental issues and controls
23. Requirements to liaise/advise related work areas
24. Housekeeping standards for the work area
25. Reporting and recording systems
May include knowledge of:
26. 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:
SUGSLRT2A Lay rails; and/or
SUGSLST2A Lay skeleton track
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
Sleepers 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.