Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the repair of structures and their components as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Determine job requirements

1.1 Structures are inspected as necessary to locate defects

1.2 Job requirements are determined in accordance with workplace procedures, including identification of scope of work and resources required

2Prepare component for repair

2.1 Components requiring replacement are checked against standards and are measured for preparation of replacement component

2.2 Materials required for job are identified and organised as required to enable appropriate replacement of components

2.3 Replacement components are cut and shaped to the required standard in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4 Surfaces of components are treated using appropriate methods and materials as required

3Perform repairs

3.1 Component is replaced to required standard in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Connections between timber members are tightened, repaired or replaced using approved material and techniques

3.3 External timber deficiencies in components are treated with suitable materials as required to minimise degradation of components

4Clean up site

4.1 Site is cleaned up to ensure it is restored and environmentally sound and safe in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental regulations and standards

5Complete documentation

5.1 Work as executed documentation is completed as required in accordance with workplace procedures

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for the repair of timber structures and/or components

Problems that may occur during the repair of structures and/or components, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when repairing structures and/or components, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Functions of different types of timber structures

Timber structures repair methods and techniques

Types of timber and their characteristics and features

Carpentry principles

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when repairing timber structures

Read and interpret plans and specifications relevant to the repair of timber structures

Follow operational instructions and work sequences when undertaking timber structures repair

Complete documentation related to the repair of timber structures

Operate communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when repairing timber structures

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when repairing timber structures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise during the repair of timber structures

Apply precautions to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Select and use relevant tools and equipment

Adapt to differences in tools and equipment and work requirements in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment

Identify defects

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

replacing timber components

repairing existing timber structures using a range of repair techniques

repairing a range of defect types

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in all weather conditions

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve:

exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods and vehicles

Structures may include:

underbridges, overbridges, footbridges

culverts

retaining walls

platforms

Equipment may include:

welding, oxy and cutting equipment

temporary supports

manual tools

small power tools

air tools and compressor

scaffolding

ladders

elevated work platform (EWP)

boat/barge

Materials may include:

timber

structural steel

epoxy grouts

paint (protective treatment)

bolts and fasteners

carbon fibre

concrete

Maintenance methods may include:

replacing

repairing

splicing

bolting

bonding

screwing up

painting (protective treatment)

temporarily supporting

shoring

formwork

Liaison may include:

internal/external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers)

road authorities

local councils

landowners

Communication systems may include:

two-way radios

telephones/mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

Information may be provided:

electronically

in writing, via forms/documents/plans

orally, via face-to-face communications

via trackside signals

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/mobile phones

safety harness

torch

safety devices

respirator

Information/documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

local authority regulations and procedures

work orders

technical instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures

QA plans, data and document control

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

This unit contains employability skills.