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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 may be conducted: | by day or nightin all weather conditions |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Work may involve: | exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, goods and vehicles |
Ballasted track geometry to be checked and repaired may include: | plain trackturnouts and special trackwork |
Track geometry repair methods may include: | manual fettling with hand tools and light equipmentmanual fettling with small on-track or off-track plant (spot tampers etc.)resurfacing with large on-track plant |
Manual fettling includes: | any operation where measurement of geometry (before and after) is conducted by hand-held equipment and lifts and pulls are manually calculated |
Resurfacing operations include: | any operation where measurements and calculations of lifts and pulls are carried out automatically or semi-automatically by resurfacing plant |
Equipment may include: | mechanical lifting and handling devicesbasic hand tools and small planttrack jackson-track machines (tampers, liners, regulators, etc.)manual and electronic measuring equipment |
Certifying track after work includes any of the the following works: | erection of any structure adjacent to or over the track (safe clearances) |
Reinstatement of service may include: | unrestricted operation of rail trafficoperation under speed restrictionrestricted clearance operationoperation under tonnage restrictions |
Liaison may include: | internal or external personnel from other work areas |
Communication equipment systems may include: | two-way radiostelephones/mobile phonesagreed audible or hand signals |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Safety and personal protective equipment may include: | high visibility clothinghearing protectionglovessunscreensunglassesdust masksafety glassesinsect repellentsafety headwearsafety footwearportable radio/mobile phonehand lampsflagssafety devices |
Information/documents may include: | maintenance notices, records and requestslocal instructionslocal authority regulations and procedureswork orderstechnical instructionsmanufacturers or workplace equipment operation manualsoperational instructions, policies and workplace procedurestwo-way radio/mobile phone operation proceduresemergency procedures manualQA plans, data and document controlconditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards |
Information may be provided: | electronicallyin writing, via forms/documents/plansorally, via face-to-face communicationsvia trackside signals |
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 guidelinesrelevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirementsrelevant Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292relevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |