Application
The unit involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the installation of points and crossings 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 Prepare and install turnouts | 1.1 Existing track work is removed from worksite 1.2 Track bed is prepared for installation of points and crossings in accordance with workplace procedures 1.3 New points and crossings are installed in accordance with specified design, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 1.4 Dimensions, geometry, condition and operation are checked for compliance with standards in accordance with design, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures |
2 Complete documentation | 2.1 Required documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures 2.2 Appropriate personnel are informed that the installation has been completed in accordance with organisational procedures |
Required Skills
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 installation of points and crossings |
Problems that may occur when installing points and crossings, and action that can be taken to report or resolve them |
Hazards that may exist when installing points and crossings, and ways of controlling the risks involved |
Features and principles of operation of points and crossings |
Measurement techniques |
Clearances and tolerances |
Point and crossing acceptance standards |
Techniques for the installation of points and crossings |
Relevant communication systems and procedures |
Authorisation/approval processes and procedures for the installation of points and crossings |
Documentation and record-keeping requirements |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when installing points and crossings |
Read and interpret technical data, standards and drawings relating to installing points and crossings |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work when installing points and crossings |
Complete documentation relating to the installation of points and crossings |
Work collaboratively with others when installing 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 |
Install points and crossings to plans and specifications |
Use appropriate equipment to make accurate measurements of points and crossings |
Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) |
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 must include exercises that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations: implementing the installation of 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
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/or crossing) gauge boards |
Materials may include: | rail rail jewellery sleepers and/or 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 |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as: | company procedures enterprise procedures workplace procedures established procedures |
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 |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.