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 minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the installation or replacement of transoms as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Prepare for work

1.1 Worksite is identified

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

1.3 Plant, equipment and other materials are prepared for work

1.4 Transoms are prepared to requirements of job using correct methods, including dressing and protective coatings

2Install/replace transoms

2.1 Where necessary unserviceable transoms are extracted 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 to acceptance standards for spacing, skew and geometry

3Complete documentation

3.1 Required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace policies and 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 and replacement of transoms

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

Hazards that may exist during the installation and replacement of transoms, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Types of tools and equipment that may be used in installing and replacing railway transoms, and their applications

Contents of relevant workplace technical manuals and instructions

Timber protective treatments

Basic track structure and geometry requirements

Transom condition and placement acceptance standards

Emergency procedures

Local authority procedures, if applicable

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when installing and replacing transoms

Follow operational instructions and work sequences when installing and replacing transoms

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, route information and signs relevant to the installation and replacement of transoms

Interpret and follow operational instructions and follow scheduled work processes when installing and replacing transoms

Complete documentation related to the installation and replacement of transoms

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when installing and replacing transoms

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when using tools and equipment while installing and replacing transoms in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement prepared contingency plans for unexpected events when installing and replacing transoms

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

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

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment

Identify, select and use relevant tools and 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:

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

installing or replacing a number of transoms

completing documentation to required workplace standards

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:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

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

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve:

exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, materials and vehicles

Installation and replacement methods may include:

constructing new bridges

partial replacement in existing track

full replacement in existing track

Repair methods may include:

boring new holes in timber transoms

replacing broken or damaged transoms

Transom types may include:

timber

synthetic

composite

Tools and equipment may include:

mechanical handling/lifting equipment

bars, sleeper tongs

adze

planer

square and string line

jacks

manual tools

small power tools

oxy cutting equipment

scaffolding

Materials may include:

bolts and fasteners

zinc/polyester strip

resilient pads

paint/timber preservatives

Transom spacing and dimensions may vary according to:

bridge configuration

traffic task

Removal and insertion may be:

mechanical

manual

Liaison may include:

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

road authorities

local councils

landowners

Communication systems may include:

two-way radios

radio headsets

telephones/mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

Safety and personal protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

dust mask

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

works orders

technical instructions, plans and specifications

manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications

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

Information may be provided:

electronically

in writing, via forms/documents/plans

orally, via face-to-face communications

trackside signals

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

legislated rail safety requirements including applicable acts and regulations from each 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.