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 some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to install minor structures as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

Operators of mechanised equipment must have undertaken training and, where appropriate, hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent for the class of machinery being used.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Plan and prepare

1.1 Type of structure to be installed is identified and appropriate methods are planned in accordance with workplace procedures and specifications

1.2 Structure and/or materials for installation are identified, obtained and prepared in accordance with plans and specification

2Install structure

2.1 Where required, excavation is conducted to standards in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2.2 Where required, foundations are installed in accordance with workplace procedures and specifications

2.3 Components are assembled and installed in accordance with specifications and/or plans using appropriate methods

2.4 Level/position of structure is adjusted to required standard to maintain correct track geometry/clearances

2.5 Fasteners are installed and tightened in position using correct fastening method to ensure structural integrity

2.6 Installed structure is checked against specified requirements/plans and all required adjustments are made

3Maintain structures

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

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

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

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

4Clean up site

4.1 Site is cleaned up to remove unnecessary materials and restore site to environmentally sound and safe condition

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 installation of minor structures

Problems that may occur during the installation of minor structures, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist during the installation of minor structures, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Functions of different types of minor structures

Basic structures construction methods and techniques

Information on the use of epoxy and grouts for mortar pads

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when installing minor structures

Read and interpret plans, specifications, instructions and manuals relevant to the installation of minor structures

Follow operational instructions and work sequences when installing minor structures

Check compliance between work and job specifications

Complete documentation related to the installation of minor structures

Operate communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when installing minor structures

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

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

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

Select and use relevant equipment and tools

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment

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:

planning work requirements

installing a range of minor structures

maintaining a range of minor structures

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

Minor structures to be installed include:

pipes and culverts

OHWS (single mast)

retaining walls

level crossings

buffer stops

ballast retention walls

ballast logs

intermediate rail support on ballast walls

earthworks protection structures

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods and vehicles

Equipment may include:

cranes

hand tools

small power tools

crane and lifting gear

rollers and wacker packer for compaction

welding, oxy and cutting equipment

scaffolding

ladders

elevated work platform (EWP)

Materials may include:

steel

concrete

timber

concrete products

rubber products

bolts and fasteners

epoxy grouts

cement grouts

paint (protective treatment)

Liaison may include:

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

road authorities

local councils

landowners

Communications equipment/systems may include:

two-way radios

telephones/mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

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

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

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 including AS 4292

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

This unit contains employability skills.