TLIB3099
Examine track infrastructure


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to examine track and right of way infrastructure in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.

It includes preparing for examination, examining track and right of way, analysing examination results, and reporting findings.

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 examining track infrastructure, 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

Prepare for examination

1.1

Examination task is reviewed to establish requirements

1.2

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

1.3

Equipment appropriate to task is selected and checked for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2

Examine track

2.1

Examination task is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Condition of track or right of way infrastructure being examined is recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Measurements of track or right of way infrastructure being examined are taken and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Analyse examination results

3.1

Available data is analysed to identify trends, defects or variations from allowable tolerances

3.2

Appropriate action is taken to appropriately safeguard operation of the rail system

4

Report findings

4.1

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

4.2

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

4.3

Results of analysis are prioritised and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

4.4

Documentation is completed as required, in accordance with workplace procedures

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 three separate occasions and include:

applying relevant workplace procedures

applying track and right of way infrastructure condition standards

completing relevant documentation

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

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

measuring, calculating and recording data accurately

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information, plans, drawings and specifications

reading and interpreting track recording data

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

using and maintaining measurement equipment and tools

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others

writing clear and succinct reports.


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:

data analysis techniques for analysing track and right of way infrastructure parameters

hazards that may exist when examining track and right of way infrastructure, and ways of controlling the risks involved

problems that may occur when examining track, track geometry and right of way and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems

relevant records procedures

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

track and right of way defects and their causes

track and right of way infrastructure rail industry standards

track deterioration rates under differing operating conditions

track measurement equipment and techniques

workplace procedures for examining, recording and reporting track and right of way infrastructure.


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 and terminology as defined by the relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager safeworking system including workplace procedures, rail industry standards, regulations, rules and codes of practice.


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