Assessor Resource

TLIS2031A
Install railway sleepers

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to install railway sleepers as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

Operators of mechanised equipment must have undertaken training and, where appropriate, hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent for the class of machinery being used.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install railway sleepers manually or mechanically in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes preparing for work, restoring track gauge, installing or replacing sleepers, and completing documentation. Licensing or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit.

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Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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

completing appropriate preparations for work

restoring track gauge correctly

inserting or replacing a number of sleepers including all types occurring in candidate's workplace

completing documentation correctly

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

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

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 at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 railway sleepers

Problems that may occur during the installation of railway sleepers, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when installing railway sleepers, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Types of tools and equipment that may be used when installing railway sleepers, and their applications

Contents of relevant workplace technical manuals and instructions

Sleeper condition and placement acceptance standards

Defects that can occur in sleepering tools and equipment, and related action that should be taken

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when installing railway sleepers

Interpret and follow operational instructions and follow scheduled work processes when installing railway sleepers

Complete documentation related to the installation of railway sleepers

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when installing railway sleepers

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when installing railway sleepers in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

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

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Install railway sleepers in accordance with workplace requirements

Restore track gauge in accordance with workplace requirements

Select and use required personal protective equipment

Select and use relevant equipment and tools

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

Operations are conducted:

by day or night

in all weather conditions

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve:

exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods and vehicles

Installation and replacement methods may include:

laying new track

partial replacement in existing track

full replacement in existing track

changeover from one sleeper type to another in existing track

partial changeover from one sleeper type to another in existing track

Repair methods may include:

boring new holes in timber sleepers

replacing sleeper plates

replacing insulating material

replacing broken or damaged sleepers

Sleeper includes:

sleepers

turnout bearers

Sleeper types may include:

timber

steel

concrete

any other approved types

Equipment may include:

mechanical handling/lifting equipment

bars, sleeper tongs, shovels, picks

jacks

sleeper borers

multi spindle borers

dog screw setters

tie crane

sleeper removers/inserters

scarifiers

sleeper spacing machines

Sleeper spacings may vary according to:

track configuration

joint type

sleeper types

traffic tasks

Insulation pads may:

be required

Removal and insertion may be:

mechanical

manual

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, other work teams)

Communications systems may include:

two-way radios

radio headsets

telephones/mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

Information may be provided:

electronically

in writing, via forms/documents/plans

orally, via face-to-face communications

via trackside signals

Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

dust mask

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/mobile phone

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

relevant logs or record books

work orders

technical instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures

QA plans, data and document control

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable procedures and codes 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, including AS 4292

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Worksite is identified 
Installation, replacement or repair method is selected to meet work requirements in accordance with worksite standards and procedures 
Plant, equipment and materials are prepared for work 
Where necessary track gauge is restored using appropriate methods in accordance with worksite standards and procedures 
Where necessary, unserviceable sleepers are extracted using manual or mechanical methods in accordance with worksite procedures 
New sleeper is installed using manual or mechanical methods in accordance with worksite procedures 
Sleeper plates are installed on relevant sleeper types in accordance with worksite procedures 
Sleeper is suitably packed or supported by appropriate methods in accordance with worksite procedures 
Work is completed to meet track geometry requirements in accordance with worksite procedures 
Work is checked for compliance to acceptance standards for spacing, skew and geometry 
All documentation is completed in line with workplace policies and procedures 

Forms

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