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