TLIB3098
Examine concrete/masonry structures


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to examine concrete/masonry structures in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.

It includes obtaining all relevant previous reports, performing a detailed examination, initiating appropriate necessary actions 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 minimal supervision, generally within a team environment.

It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when conducting a detailed concrete/masonry structures examination, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Obtain previous reports

1.1

Operational history of structure from available sources is reviewed

1.2

Previous defects identified in reports are noted to enable rechecking of problem areas

1.3

Relevant personnel are contacted to identify reported complaints or indications of wear or damage

2

Perform detailed examination

2.1

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

2.2

Concrete and masonry structures and components are visually inspected and checked for signs of movement, deterioration and damage in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Relevant inspection aids are used to perform detailed inspection to identify defects in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Defects or deficiencies are identified in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Take appropriate actions

3.1

Major defects affecting safe passage are acted on as soon as possible in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Defects and deficiencies are reported to enable repairs to be effected in a timely manner

4

Complete documentation

4.1

Examination schedule or work report data is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Documentation on work undertaken is completed and processed in accordance with workplace requirements

Evidence of Performance

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

communicating effectively with others when conducting a detailed concrete/masonry structures examination

examining a range of structure types

following operational instructions and work sequences when undertaking concrete/masonry structures examination

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

identifying, selecting and using measuring instruments and equipment

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures

reading and interpreting relevant plans and specifications

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

taking appropriate action for identified defects

working collaboratively with others when conducting a detailed concrete/masonry structures examination.


Evidence of Knowledge

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:

concrete/masonry structures examination methods and techniques

fault detection techniques

hazards that may exist when conducting a detailed concrete/masonry structures examination and ways of controlling the risks involved

problems that may occur when conducting a detailed concrete/masonry structures examination and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems

relevant rail danger zones

relevant recording and documentation procedures

relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations

safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and/or manufacturer instructions

workplace procedures for conducting concrete/masonry structures examinations.


Assessment Conditions

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.

Practical assessment must occur in appropriate range of situations in the rail environment.

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.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

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.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

B – Equipment Checking and Maintenance