TLIW2032
Identify the principles of tamping machine operations


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify the principles of tamping machine operations for plain track and turnouts.

It includes determining components and work stations of tamping machines, identifying tamping machine functions, and identifying hazards and risks associated with tamping machine operations.

The unit provides an introduction to tamping machines and is not to be used for their operation, which must be covered by individual certification for the particular machine.

Components may include:

clamps

lasers

lifting and lining systems

lifting units, including third arm

ploughs

rail sweeps

satellites

tamping tools and work heads

trolleys.

Work stations may include:

data input

drive station

external work station and ground person

front tower

laser operation station

main operator station.

Operators of tamping machines must have undertaken training and hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent for each type of machinery being used.

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

Determine components and work stations of tamping machines

1.1

Tamping machine components and individual work stations are identified

1.2

Purpose of identified components and individual work stations is explained

1.3

Associated hazards of each component and appropriate control methods are identified

2

Identify tamping machine functions

2.1

Purposes of tamping machine are identified

2.2

Methods by which the tamping machine constructs or maintains the track to the required track geometry in accordance with network owner’s standards, are identified

3

Identify hazards and risks associated with tamping machine operations

3.1

Environmental hazards are identified

3.2

Potential risks to the rail infrastructure are identified

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 one occasion and include:

anticipating problems, faults and malfunctions that may occur when using a tamping machine, in accordance with workplace procedures

applying relevant and workplace procedures

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

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


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:

ballast profile rail industry standards

components and work stations of tamping machines

hazards that may exist when using a tamping machine and ways of controlling the risks involved

problems that may occur when using a tamping machine and action that can be taken to resolve and report these problems

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

track geometry and terminology

workplace procedures for the use of tamping machines.


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, 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

W – Equipment and Systems Operations