Application
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 rail as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Identify job requirements | 1.1 Scope of work is determined and resources are arranged 1.2 Replacement rail is checked for compliance with acceptance standards in accordance with workplace procedures |
2Prepare rail for installation | 2.1 Rails are loaded and unloaded using approved methods to minimise risk to health and safety 2.2 Rails are cut to required length using an appropriate method to minimise delays and wastage 2.3 If required, rails are bent to the correct curvature to ensure correct track geometry is maintained to standard |
3Install rail | 3.1 Where required, existing rail is unfastened and removed using appropriate equipment or manual method 3.2 New rail is lifted into place using appropriate equipment or manual method maximising efficiency and minimising risk of injuries |
4Join rail ends | 4.1 Rail joints are prepared for welding or are assembled and installed to specifications in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Rail bonds or other track circuit connections are installed/restored as required in accordance with workplace procedures |
5Restore track | 5.1 Track fastenings are restored in accordance with workplace procedures 5.2 Arrangements are made for rail to be adjusted in accordance with workplace procedures |
6Complete documentation | 6.1 Completed work is checked for compliance to standards to ensure safe operations of trains 6.2 Required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills
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 rail |
Problems that may occur during the loading and unloading of rail, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems |
Hazards that may exist during the loading and unloading of rail, and ways of controlling the risks involved |
Problems that may occur during the installation and replacement of rail, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems |
Hazards that may exist during the installation and replacement of rail, and ways of controlling the risks involved |
Rail pressing (crowing) procedures |
Acceptance standards for re-use of rails |
Rail installation acceptance standard |
Characteristics of plant and equipment, transport, structures, hardware and components used in work activities |
Relevant recording and documentation procedures |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when installing and replacing rail |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work when installing and replacing rail |
Complete documentation related to the installation and replacement of rail |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when installing and replacing rail |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when installing and replacing rail in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
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 equipment |
Measure rail weight/dimensions |
Load and unload rails |
Cut rails to required length using an appropriate methods |
Drill rail ends or prepare for welding |
Install rail joints |
Crow rails to the correct curvature |
Unfasten and remove rail using appropriate equipment or manual methods including mechanical handling/lifting equipment, track machines |
Lay new rail using appropriate equipment or manual methods including mechanical handling/lifting equipment, track machines |
Install rail fastenings |
Install/restore temporary rail bonds or other track circuit connections |
Check compliance between work and job specifications |
Effectively apply re-railing techniques |
Select and use required personal protective equipment |
Select and use relevant equipment and tools |
Evidence Required
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: loading or unloading rails correctly removing existing rail and/or lifting new rail into place using appropriate equipment and methods preparing rail joints and installing them correctly restoring track fastenings according to workplace procedures checking replacement rails meet requirements |
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 |
Range Statement
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, goods and vehicles |
Rail loading/unloading equipment may include: | off-track or on-track plant manual methods rail trains mechanical handling/lifting equipment |
Rail loading/unloading methods may vary according to: | rail length on-site storage rail re-use intentions |
Rail installation/replacement may include: | laying new rail replacing worn or defective rail with new or second hand rail replacing rail defects with new or second hand closure rails installing bonded insulated joints transposing rails |
Equipment may include: | mechanical handling/lifting equipment hand tools, including impact wrench, grinder, tension wrench, friction rail saw, and velocity rail punch rail threaders fastening equipment cutting and boring equipment |
Materials may include: | rail (new or second hand) fastenings plates anchors bolts nuts washer clips rail jewellery |
Rail joint parts and surroundings to be checked may include: | joint insulation fishbolts rail bonds rail geometry |
Fastening may include: | bolts rail fasteners coach screws |
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 dust masks 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 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 |
Liaison may include: | internal or external personnel from other work areas |
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 Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292 relevant state/territory OH&S legislation relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor