The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Equipment may include: | mechanical handling and lifting equipmenttrack machineshand tools, including impact or tension wrenches, grinders, friction rail saws, rail punches, rail borers, tie tampers, gauges, track jacks, spiking hammers and barsrail tensorsfastening equipmentoxy-acetylene equipment |
Materials may include: | resilient and static fasteningssleeper plates or padsanchorsboltsnutswasher clipsshimsfishplatesswage fastenings |
Rail joint parts and surroundings to be checked may include: | joint insulationexpansion gapfishplatesfish boltssleeperssleeper fasteningrail anchoring and rail bondstrack geometry |
Fastenings may include: | pandrol clips, fist fastenings, Trac Lok or Rex Lockdog spikes and dog screwsbolts, spring washers and nutsdouble shouldered sleeper platesinsulated sleeper pads |
Types of rail joint may include: | mechanical jointsmechanical junction jointsinsulated mechanical jointsinsulated plate jointsbow platesbonded insulated joints |
Rail ends on curves may require: | bending (also known as pressing or crowing) |
Special transitional rail joints may be: | required between changes of mass/wear |
Liaison may include: | internal or external personnel from other work areas, such as train controllers and electricians |
Communication systems may include: | two-way radiostelephones, including mobile phonesagreed audible or hand signals |
Depending on work context, safety and PPE may include: | high visibility clothinghearing protectionglovessunscreensunglassessafety glassesinsect repellentsafety headwearsafety footwearportable radios and mobile phoneshand lampsflagssafety devices |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresworkplace proceduresestablished procedure |