Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIS2030 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out track ballasting

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIS2030 - Carry out track ballasting
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out track ballasting manually and mechanically in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures. It includes determining the job requirements, carrying out the ballast activity in accordance with work orders, and completing all required documentation.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when carrying out track ballasting, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.Operators of mechanised equipment must have undertaken training and, where appropriate, hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent for the class of machinery being used.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, rail industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field S – Construction and Installation
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
       
Element: Worksite is identified
       
Element: Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
       
Element: Work method is selected to meet job requirements
       
Element: Resources are identified to meet the scope of the job and work methods selected
       
Element: Undertake ballast activity
       
Element: Ballast is removed from track using appropriate methods and equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Ballast profile is established through repair of existing ballast and/or distribution of new ballast using appropriate methods and equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work is completed to meet ballast profile requirements to ensure safe operation of trains in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete documentation
       
Element: Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed
       
Element: Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread
       
Element: Documentation is processed in accordance with workplace requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Worksite is identified

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.3

Work method is selected to meet job requirements

1.4

Resources are identified to meet the scope of the job and work methods selected

2

Undertake ballast activity

2.1

Ballast is removed from track using appropriate methods and equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Ballast profile is established through repair of existing ballast and/or distribution of new ballast using appropriate methods and equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Work is completed to meet ballast profile requirements to ensure safe operation of trains in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete documentation

3.1

Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed

3.2

Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread

3.3

Documentation is processed in accordance with workplace requirements

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:

applying relevant workplace procedures

distributing new ballast by manual and/or mechanical methods

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

interpreting and following operational instructions including the correct work sequences

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

performing work activities in terms of planned schedule

reading and interpreting relevant instructions and manuals

removing and distributing existing ballast by manual and/or mechanical methods

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions, in accordance with workplace procedures

selecting and using relevant equipment and tools

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to equipment.

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:

ballast profile standards including ballast depth, resistance, shoulder, shoulder height and shoulder width

functions of ballast

hazards that may exist when carrying out of track ballasting and ways of controlling the risks involved

materials and methods involved in restoring ballast profiles

problems that may occur when carrying out track ballasting and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems

relevant rail danger zones

relevant rail industry standard for carrying out track ballasting

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 carrying out track ballasting.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Worksite is identified

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.3

Work method is selected to meet job requirements

1.4

Resources are identified to meet the scope of the job and work methods selected

2

Undertake ballast activity

2.1

Ballast is removed from track using appropriate methods and equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Ballast profile is established through repair of existing ballast and/or distribution of new ballast using appropriate methods and equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Work is completed to meet ballast profile requirements to ensure safe operation of trains in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete documentation

3.1

Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed

3.2

Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread

3.3

Documentation is processed in accordance with workplace requirements

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIS2030 - Carry out track ballasting
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

TLIS2030 - Carry out track ballasting

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

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