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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, materials and vehicles |
Installation and replacement methods may include: | constructing new bridgespartial replacement in existing trackfull replacement in existing track |
Repair methods may include: | boring new holes in timber transomsreplacing broken or damaged transoms |
Transom types may include: | timbersyntheticcomposite |
Tools and equipment may include: | mechanical handling/lifting equipmentbars, sleeper tongsadzeplanersquare and string linejacksmanual toolssmall power toolsoxy cutting equipmentscaffolding |
Materials may include: | bolts and fastenerszinc/polyester stripresilient padspaint/timber preservatives |
Transom spacing and dimensions may vary according to: | bridge configurationtraffic task |
Removal and insertion may be: | mechanicalmanual |
Liaison may include: | internal/external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers)road authoritieslocal councilslandowners |
Communication systems may include: | two-way radiosradio headsetstelephones/mobile phonesagreed audible or hand signals |
Safety and personal protective equipment may include: | high visibility clothinghearing protectionglovessunscreensunglassessafety glassesdust maskinsect repellentsafety headwearsafety footwearportable radios/mobile phoneshand lampsflagssafety devices |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Information/documents may include: | operational instructions, policies and workplace procedureslocal authority regulations and proceduresworks orderstechnical instructions, plans and specificationsmanufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specificationsemergency procedure manualstwo-way radio/mobile phone operation proceduresQA 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 communicationstrackside signals |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | legislated rail safety requirements including applicable acts and regulations from each 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 |