TLIB3100
Visually inspect track infrastructure


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to visually inspect track infrastructure in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedure.

It includes patrolling the track and right of way infrastructure, and recording and documenting identified defects in accordance with workplace requirements.

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 visually inspecting railway 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

Patrol track infrastructure

1.1

Appropriate inspection method is used to conduct visual examinations of track and right of way, to identify defects

1.2

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

1.3

Visual examinations are performed in accordance with workplace procedures and inspection schedules

1.4

Variations from allowable tolerances, defects and deficiencies likely to affect train safety are identified to enable appropriate action to be taken on the repairs required

1.5

Unsatisfactory conditions are assessed in terms of seriousness and priority

2

Record and document defects

2.1

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

2.2

Inspection schedule or work report data is completed 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

completing relevant documentation

identifying different types of track and right of way infrastructure defects

identifying, selecting and using tools and equipment

implementing contingency plans

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

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 instructions, procedures, information and signs

recording and documenting identified defects in relation to workplace standards

recording and reporting results of visually inspecting track and right of way in required format

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

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


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:

contents of relevant technical specifications and manuals

defect deterioration under different operating conditions

different types of track and right of way defects

emergency procedures

fault identification and analysis techniques

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

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

relevant rail danger zones

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

techniques for prioritising defect rectification

track and right of way infrastructure rail industry standards

workplace procedures for visually inspecting 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, regulations, rail industry standards, 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