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 implementation of structures maintenance and installation of minor structures as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Plan work

1.1 Scope of work is confirmed including identification of any deficiencies, and preparatory or ancillary work required

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

2Implement 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 pre-determined 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

3Deal 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 structure integrity is assessed

3.3 Impact of work on track system integrity is assessed

3.4 Appropriate action is taken to ensure structure and track system integrity

3.5 Scope of work is modified to include related tasks/interfaces

3.6 Related faults/failures beyond the authorised scope of work are reported

4Complete documentation

4.1 Documentation on work undertaken is completed in accordance with workplace requirements

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

Fundamentals of all rail infrastructure

Structures infrastructure and the interaction of all interfaces

Structures defects

The range of structures maintenance and/or construction techniques and work processes

The range of competencies required to carry out structures maintenance and/or construction

Relevant engineering standards, specifications and codes of practice

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

Hazards that may exist when undertaking structures maintenance and minor construction, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Relevant communication systems and procedures

Authorisation/approval processes and procedures

Documentation and record keeping requirements

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when implementing structures maintenance and the installation of minor structures

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information, technical data, standards and drawings relevant to implementing structures maintenance and the installation of minor structures

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Select appropriate equipment

Select appropriate work techniques

Monitor, sequence and implement work

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule, appropriateness and in conformance with standards and procedures

Complete documentation

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocols

Work collaboratively with others when implementing structures maintenance and the installation of minor structures

Diagnose causes and effects of system faults and failures resulting from the work activities

Assess impact of work on structure integrity

Assess impact of work on track system integrity

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

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when implementing structures maintenance and the installation of minor structures

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

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

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 including selecting appropriate methods, sequencing work and arranging resources

implementing, monitoring and evaluating maintenance activities

dealing appropriately with a number of maintenance and/or construction problems

completing documentation according to workplace requirements

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance in implementing a combination of at least two of the following activities:

repairing concrete/masonry structures

repairing timber structures

repairing steel structures

maintaining bridge bearings

carrying out routine maintenance of structures

installing transoms

installing temporary track support

mixing and placing chemical repair products

installing 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:

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, goods and vehicles

Structures maintenance and construction activities may include:

maintaining structures

repairing structures

removing structure components

installing structure components

installing transoms

Structures may include:

bridges

pipes and culverts

tunnels

platforms

retaining walls

overhead wiring structures

level crossings

buffer stops

Work methods may vary according to:

location

type of structure

structure material type

climatic conditions

track availability

Extent of activity may vary according to:

complexity of task

track availability

scope of work including type of structure being worked on, type of maintenance and construction activities being undertaken

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/lifting equipment

hand tools

small power tools

oxy cutting equipment

scaffolding

ladders

elevated work platform (EWP)

cranes

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, electricians)

Communications systems may include:

two-way radios

telephones/mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signal

Depending on work context, 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

information provided by other workplace personnel

track inspections and reports

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 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.