This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and replace transoms on underbridges in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.

It includes preparing for work, installing/replacing transoms and completing 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 installing or replacing transoms, 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 describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Worksite is identified

1.2

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

1.3

Installation, replacement or repair method is selected to meet work requirements in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4

Plant, equipment and other materials are prepared for work

1.5

Transoms are prepared in accordance with job requirements using correct methods, including dressing and protective coatings

2

Install or replace transoms

2.1

Unserviceable transoms are extracted as required, using manual or mechanical methods in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

New transom is installed using manual or mechanical methods in accordance with workplace standards and procedures

2.3

Transom is suitably supported by appropriate methods in accordance with workplace standards and procedures

2.4

Transom bolts are replaced or tightened as required

2.5

Work is completed to meet track geometry requirements in accordance with workplace standards and procedures

2.6

Work is checked for compliance with acceptance standards for spacing, skew and geometry

3

Complete documentation

3.1

Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed

3.2

Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread

3.3

Documentation is processed in accordance with workplace procedures

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

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

identifying, selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

implementing prepared contingency plans

installing and replacing transoms on underbridges

interpreting and following operational instructions and following scheduled work processes

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

preparing for work by selecting appropriate methods, materials and equipment for a variety of situations

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, route information and signs

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

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

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 workplace technical manuals and instructions

emergency management plan

hazards that may exist when installing and replacing transoms, and ways of controlling the risks involved

problems that may occur when installing and replacing transoms, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems

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

track structure and geometry requirements

transom condition and placement acceptance rail industry standards

types of tools and equipment that may be used when installing and replacing railway transoms, and their applications

workplace procedures for installing and replacing transoms.

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.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate rail corridor workplace conditions.

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.