The unit involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the construction of points and crossings on undrilled timber or composite bearers as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Prepare and fabricate points and crossings

1.1 Work requirements are established to identify scope of work and resources required

1.2 Design or plan for construction is obtained and interpreted

1.3 Assembly area is prepared or identified in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4 Delivered materials are checked for compliance with design

1.5 Structure is fabricated according to design specification

1.6 Bearers are selected for correct length, placed on assembly area, and marked up in accordance with the specified design and workplace procedures

1.7 Reference rail is selected, marked up and fixed to the bearers in accordance with the specified design and workplace procedures

1.8 Remaining steelwork is adjusted for correct geometry and attached to bearers in accordance with the specified design and workplace procedures

1.9 Dimensions, geometry and condition are checked for compliance with design

2 Prepare points and crossings for transport

2.1 Points and crossings are prepared for transport to site in accordance with design and workplace procedures

3 Complete documentation

3.1 Required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

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 construction of timber or composite points and crossings

Problems that may occur when constructing timber or composite points and crossings, and action that can be taken to report or resolve them

Hazards that may exist when constructing timber or composite points and crossings, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Different types of timber or composite sleepers and bearers and their individual characteristics

Features and principles of points and crossings operation

Measurement techniques

Clearances and tolerances

Rail bending techniques applied to point and crossing components

Point and crossing acceptance standards

Techniques for the construction of timber or composite points and crossings

Documentation and record-keeping requirements

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

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when constructing timber or composite points and crossings

Read and interpret technical data, standards and drawings relating to the construction of timber or composite points and crossings

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work when constructing timber or composite points and crossings

Complete documentation relating to the construction of timber or composite points and crossings

Use geometric and dimension basic principles to ensure compliance with design

Work collaboratively with others when constructing timber or composite points and crossings

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

Assemble track layouts to plans and specifications

Use appropriate equipment to make accurate measurements on points and crossings

Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)

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 that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

supervising the construction of timber or composite points and crossings on at least two separate occasions

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

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Work may involve:

exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances

movement of equipment, materials and vehicles

Points and crossing may include:

turnouts

diamond crossings

slips

catchpoints

expansion switches

Equipment may include:

off-track plant

cranes

mechanical lifting and handling devices

rail-mounted transporter vehicles

hand tools and small plant

rail saws and rail drills

Measurement equipment may include:

measuring tapes

stringline

rail gauges (switch and crossing)

gauge boards

Materials may include:

rail

rail jewellery

sleepers and ties

bearers

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas, such as signalling staff

Communication systems may include:

two-way radios

telephones, including mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

Safety and PPE may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

dust mask

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios and mobile phones

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

Information and documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

local authority regulations and procedures

works orders

technical instructions, plans and specifications

manufacturer or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio or mobile telephone operation procedures

quality assurance (QA) plans, data and document control

Information may be provided:

electronically

in writing, via forms, documents and plans

orally, via face-to-face communications

Applicable regulations and legislation 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

relevant state and territory legislation relating to:

environmental protection

OH&S

This unit contains employability skills.