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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for examination
2. Examination task is reviewed to establish requirements
3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
4. Equipment appropriate to task is selected and checked for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
5. Examine track
6. Examination task is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
7. Condition of track or right of way infrastructure being examined is recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
8. Measurements of track or right of way infrastructure being examined are taken and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
9. Analyse examination results
10. Available data is analysed to identify trends, defects or variations from allowable tolerances
11. Appropriate action is taken to appropriately safeguard operation of the rail system
12. Report findings
13. Examination schedule or work report data is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
14. Defects and deficiencies are reported to enable repairs to be effected in a timely manner
15. Results of analysis are prioritised and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
16. Documentation is completed as required, in accordance with workplace procedures

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.

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Performance Evidence

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 three separate occasions and include:

applying relevant workplace procedures applying track and right of way infrastructure condition standards completing relevant documentation identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards implementing contingency plans interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work measuring, calculating and recording data accurately monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information, plans, drawings and specifications reading and interpreting track recording data reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures using and maintaining measurement equipment and tools working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others writing clear and succinct reports.

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Knowledge Evidence

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:

data analysis techniques for analysing track and right of way infrastructure parameters hazards that may exist when examining track and right of way infrastructure, and ways of controlling the risks involved problems that may occur when examining track, track geometry and right of way and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems relevant records procedures relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations track and right of way defects and their causes track and right of way infrastructure rail industry standards track deterioration rates under differing operating conditions track measurement equipment and techniques workplace procedures for examining, recording and reporting track and right of way infrastructure.

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