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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 |
Points and crossing may include: | turnoutsdiamond crossingsslipscatchpointsexpansion switches |
Equipment may include: | off-track plant, cranesmechanical lifting and handling devicesrail mounted transporter vehicleshand tools and small plantrail saws, rail drills |
Measurement equipment may include: | measuring tapesstringlinerail gauges (switch, crossing)gauge boards |
Materials may include: | track layout componentsrail jewellerysleepers/tiesbearers |
Crossings may include: | fabricatedRail bound manganesemonoblockDaviscompound crossingsswing nosespring wing type crossingssingle or dual gauge |
Bearers may include: | timberconcretesteel |
Components may include: | switchescrossingsstockrailsclosure railsrail bracesbearer platesbolts, clipsstuds/switch stopsheel blockshousingsanti-creep deviceschairsswitch rollerscheckrailschocksmanual points equipment |
Fastenings may include: | slip/frictionresilient |
Switch blades may be: | asymmetricalconventionalundercuthoused |
Heels of switches may be: | fixed or flexible |
Operations of switches may be: | manualinterlocked |
Liaison may include: | internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. signalling staff) |
Communication systems may include: | two-way radiostelephones/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 communications |
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 Australian Standards and related requirements including AS 4292relevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |