This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake measurement and marking of track for resurfacing operations in accordance with safe working and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.

It includes identifying and marking track obstructions, using appropriate measurement tools to measure the range of geometry elements, calculating recording and marking data for resurfacing operations, and recording and reporting results.

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 measuring and marking track for resurfacing across a variety of operational contexts.

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

Plan for resurfacing

1.1

Scope of resurfacing work, including ramp-in and ramp-out points, mode of machine application and requirements for measurements are determined

1.2

Appropriate survey documentation is selected

1.3

Survey plaques and monuments are located and accurately interpreted as required

1.4

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

2

Mark or protect obstructions

2.1

Track obstructions are identified

2.2

Track obstructions are marked or protected as required in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Measure geometry and record results

3.1

Equipment appropriate to task is selected and checked for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

3.2

Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer or work instructions to provide appropriate data for analysis

3.3

Track geometry is measured in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Measurements are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

4

Mark track

4.1

Offsets and machine adjustment values are calculated as required and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Track data is marked on track as required in accordance with workplace procedures

5

Use/report data

5.1

Data is compared to maintenance/construction tolerances in accordance with workplace procedures

5.2

Results are reported 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:

adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

applying relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures

calculating, recording and marking data for resurfacing operations from information sources such as survey sheets, survey marks and curve compensation charts

completing relevant documentation

identifying and marking track obstructions

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

identifying, selecting and using tools and equipment

interpreting and following operational instructions

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information, plans, drawings and specifications

reading recorded track geometry data

recording and reporting results

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

using appropriate measurement tools to measure the range of geometry elements

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:

details of safeworking system procedures

hazards that may exist when measuring and marking track for resurfacing, and ways of controlling the risks involved

methods of marking and protecting obstructions

obstructions to resurfacing operations, including operation of tampers, ballast regulators and stabilisers

problems that may occur when measuring and marking track for resurfacing operations, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems

relevant rail danger zones

relevant records procedures

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

track data requirements for resurfacing

track geometry parameters associated with maintenance and/or construction such as alignment, top, line, twist, superelevation

workplace procedures for recording and analysing track parameters.

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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.