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Evidence Guide: FDFSUG204A - Operate tamping equipment

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FDFSUG204A - Operate tamping equipment

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan and prepare work

  1. The location and scope of work are identified
  2. Materials required to complete the work are confirmed and available
  3. Equipment status is confirmed and pre-operational checks are carried out
  4. Personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used
  5. Safety procedures are followed to confirm that work is clearly signed and relevant authorities are advised that work is in progress
  6. Site is inspected prior to commencing work to identify and remove potential hazards
The location and scope of work are identified

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Materials required to complete the work are confirmed and available

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Equipment status is confirmed and pre-operational checks are carried out

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Personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used

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Safety procedures are followed to confirm that work is clearly signed and relevant authorities are advised that work is in progress

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Site is inspected prior to commencing work to identify and remove potential hazards

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Operate tamping equipment

  1. Ballast hopper is operated to supply an even flow of ballast to the specified thickness
  2. Tamper equipment is operated to lift, line track and pack ballast to specification
  3. Track is dressed by final ballast spread and trimmed to meet the specified profile
  4. Track is inspected to confirm that design and construction specifications are met
Ballast hopper is operated to supply an even flow of ballast to the specified thickness

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Tamper equipment is operated to lift, line track and pack ballast to specification

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Track is dressed by final ballast spread and trimmed to meet the specified profile

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Track is inspected to confirm that design and construction specifications are met

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Analyse and respond to abnormal performance

  1. Operating data and plant operating conditions are analysed to identify causes of abnormal performance
  2. Hazards are identified and reported as required according to workplace reporting procedure
  3. Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace in response to hazards and abnormal or unacceptable equipment performance
  4. 3.4 Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
Operating data and plant operating conditions are analysed to identify causes of abnormal performance

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Hazards are identified and reported as required according to workplace reporting procedure

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Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace in response to hazards and abnormal or unacceptable equipment performance

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3.4 Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations

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Complete work

  1. The construction area is cleared of debris
  2. Unused materials are stored as required
  3. Equipment is shut down and parked according to workplace requirements
  4. Tools, plant and equipment is cleaned and stored as required
  5. Workplace information is recorded according to workplace recording requirements
The construction area is cleared of debris

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Unused materials are stored as required

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Equipment is shut down and parked according to workplace requirements

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Tools, plant and equipment is cleaned and stored as required

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Workplace information is recorded according to workplace recording requirements

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to:

Assess operational status of tamper and carry out pre-operational checks

Operate tamper to apply and compact ballast and lift and align track to meet design and construction specifications

Monitor track laying.

Identify faults in operation of equipment

Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

Use appropriate communication methods and equipment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Site and related project information

Relevant codes of practice and industry standards

Tamper and related equipment

Materials handling equipment and relevant hand and power tools

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Ballast

Track work

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.

Method of assessment

A tamper operator may also require competence in:

TLIC2041A Operate on-track self-propelled equipment

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface where the tamper is computer controlled.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills include:

Ability to:

interpret workplace information such as drawings and related instructions to identify the project requirements

estimate material requirements for a given project

assess operational status of tamper and carry out pre-operational checks

operate tamper to apply and compact ballast and lift and align track to meet design and construction specifications

monitor track laying including confirming that the following meet construction specifications:

spread and depth of ballast

compaction

track line

final dressing application and trim

identify faults in operation of equipment

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

use appropriate communication methods and equipment

report and/or record corrective action as required

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

understanding of the steps involved in constructing/repairing track

functions and basic operating principles of tamper equipment including the layout and purpose of major air, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems as relevant to equipment

operational checks and operating capacity of equipment

track construction specifications

the impact of tamper operation on related track laying operations

factors that can affect the tamper operation

common problems related to tamping and corrective action required

traffic control signage, communication and procedures

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to track laying and associated control measures including safe manual handling procedures

purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

environmental issues and controls

requirements to liaise/advise related work areas

housekeeping standards for the work area

reporting and recording systems

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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Policies and procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.

Codes of Practice

Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations.

Workplace information

Workplace information can include

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and

drawings and

plans.

Railway network features

Cane railway network features and their characteristics may include

main and branch lines

yards

sidings

loops

dump points and pads

road transport delivery points where relevant.

Information systems

Information systems may be print or screen based.

Equipment

Equipment may include tamper and related attachments.

Equipment status

Confirming equipment status involves

conducting relevant pre-start checks

confirming that housekeeping standards are met, all safety guards are in place

equipment is ready and safe to operate.

Teamwork

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.

Communication methods

Communication methods may include use of two-way radios.