TLIS3040
Construct concrete or steel points and crossings


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to construct points and crossings with concrete or steel bearers as part of a construction team, in accordance with rail industry standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.

It includes preparing for construction work, carrying out relevant construction work, preparing points and crossings for transport, and completing required documentation.

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.

The unit involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when constructing points and crossings on concrete or steel bearers, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare points and crossings

1.1

Work requirements are determined to identify scope of work and resources required

1.2

Construction design or plan is obtained and interpreted

1.3

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

1.4

Required resources are acquired

1.5

Assembly area is prepared or identified in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Delivered materials are checked for compliance with design

2

Assemble points and crossings

2.1

Construction design or plan is implemented in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.2

Unsuitable points and crossings equipment replacements are sourced as required, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Dimensions, geometry and condition of points and crossings are checked for compliance with design

2.4

Non compliances are repaired or replaced as required in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Prepare points and crossings for transport

3.1

Transport requirements are confirmed

3.2

Transport requirements are followed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

3.3

Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence of Performance

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 two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures

assembling track layouts to plans, manufacturer instructions and specifications

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

reading and interpreting relevant technical data, standards and drawings

using appropriate equipment to make accurate measurements of points and crossings

using geometric and dimension principles to ensure compliance with design

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to equipment.


Evidence of Knowledge

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:

appropriate hand tools, power tools and equipment required to complete activities

clearances and tolerances

documentation and record keeping workplace requirements

features and principles of operation of points and crossings

hazards that may exist when constructing points and crossings, and ways of controlling the risks involved

measurement techniques

point and crossing manufacturer instructions, rail industry standards and workplace procedures

problems that may occur when constructing points and crossings, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems

rail bending techniques applied to point and crossing components

relevant safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and/or manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

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

techniques for constructing points and crossings

workplace procedures for constructing points and crossings.


Assessment Conditions

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, SDSs/MSDSs, codes of practice and operation manuals.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

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.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

S – Construction and Installation