Application
Work is performed generally in a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the implementation of track maintenance and/or construction 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 |
1 Plan work | 1.1 Scope of work is confirmed 1.2 Operational constraints are identified 1.3 Information requirements are identified and accessed 1.4 Method of work is selected and general operating sequence is determined 1.5 Resources required for the work are arranged as required |
2 Implement construction or maintenance activities | 2.1 Competent personnel are allocated tasks in accordance with the work sequence 2.2 Tasks are assessed as being in accordance with the predetermined sequence and appropriate for the work 2.3 Work procedures are monitored and evaluated as being appropriate and in accordance with standards and procedures 2.4 Human and other resources are assessed as being adequate for the work |
3 Deal with maintenance and construction problems | 3.1 Causes and effects of system faults and failures within the worksite are diagnosed 3.2 Impact of work on track system integrity is assessed 3.3 Appropriate action is taken to ensure track system integrity 3.4 Scope of work is modified to include related tasks and/or interfaces 3.5 Related faults and/or failures beyond the authorised scope of work are reported |
4 Complete documentation | 4.1 Documentation on work undertaken is completed in accordance with workplace requirements |
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 for all types of work must include exercises that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations: planning work supervising maintenance activities dealing with maintenance and construction problems completing documentation Assessment must also include exercises which demonstrate competent performance in supervising the specified activity plus any four from the designated activities listed. The designated activities should be selected so as to provide evidence of supervision of related activities such as track construction, track maintenance or track surfacing. specified activity: maintaining track geometry designated activities (any 4): rail adjustment guard and check rails installation points and crossings maintenance flashbutt welding of rail aluminothermic welding of rail ballasting sleeper installation or replacement rail replacement rail earthworks track drainage installation constructing and/or installing points and crossings on-track machine operation installing rail joints maintaining rail joints maintaining points and crossings grinding rails and/or switches and crossings installing and maintaining rail fastening and anchoring systems maintaining track drainage track examination measuring and recording track geometry |
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 | 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, and/or in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace |
Range Statement
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. | |
Scope of work may include: | identifying deficiencies identifying preparatory or ancillary work required |
Work may involve: | exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances movement of equipment, goods and vehicles |
Track maintenance and construction activities may include: | removing track components installing track components correcting track geometry adjusting track components repairing track components |
Track components may include: | rail, rail joints and welds points and crossings sleepers, sleeper plates and sleeper fastenings bearers, turnout plates and fastenings lubricators signs ballast track formation |
Work methods may vary according to: | location (geography and geometry) rail type and length sleeper and fastening type ballast type and condition climatic conditions track availability |
Extent of activity may vary according to: | complexity of task track availability scope of work, including: length of track being worked on type of maintenance and construction activities being undertaken types of track components |
Track availability may include working: | during breaks in traffic on limited track possession during extended track possession on non-operational track or track under construction |
Equipment may include: | mechanical handling and lifting equipment track machines hand tools, including impact wrenches, grinders, tension wrenches, friction rail saws, rail borers, tie tampers, gauges, track jacks, spiking hammers and bars rail tensors cutting and boring equipment fastening equipment on-track equipment, including sleeper spacers rail heaters welding equipment |
Communication systems may include: | two-way radios telephones, including mobile phones agreed audible or hand signals |
Depending on work context, safety and PPE may include: | high visibility clothing hearing protection gloves sunscreen sunglasses safety glasses insect repellent safety headwear safety footwear portable radios and 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 and documents may include: | operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures local authority regulations and procedures information provided by other workplace personnel track inspections and reports work orders technical instructions manufacturer or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals emergency procedure manuals two-way radio or mobile telephone operation procedures quality assurance (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 Australian standards (AS) and related requirements, including AS 4292 relevant state and territory legislation relating to: environmental protection OH&S |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor