Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIW2029A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify the principles of ballast regulator operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency TLIW2029A - Identify the principles of ballast regulator operations
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify the principles of ballast regulator operations. The unit provides an introduction only and is not to be used for the operation of ballast regulators, which must be covered by individual certification for the particular machine. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Operators of ballast regulators must have undertaken training and hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent for each type of machinery being used.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine components and work stations of ballast regulators
  • Components and where applicable individual work stations of the regulator are identified
  • Purpose of the identified components and work stations is identified
  • Associated hazards of each component and appropriate control methods for each are identified
       
Element: Identify basic functions of the ballast regulator
  • Purposes of the regulator are identified
  • Methods by which the regulator profiles the ballast to meet network owner’s standards are identified
       
Element: Identify hazards and risks associated with ballast regulator operations
  • Environmental risks are identified
  • Risks to the rail infrastructure are identified
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for carrying out track ballasting using a ballast regulator

Problems that may occur when using a ballast regulator, and action that can be taken to resolve and report them

Hazards that may exist when using a ballast regulator, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Ballast profile standards

Functions of ballast

Required skills:

Use agreed communication methods

Work collaboratively with others when using a ballast regulator

Use appropriate numeric functions when using a ballast regulator

Report problems, faults and malfunctions that may occur when using a ballast regulator in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to equipment in accordance with organisational procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)

RANGE STATEMENT

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Components may include:

rail sweeps

ballast hoppers

hand tools and small plant

ballast ploughs

side/wing ploughs

ballast brooms

ballast conveyor

ballast screens

emergency stop devices

Work stations may include:

drive station

internal work station

external work station

Environmental hazards may include:

dust

noise

oil and/or fuel spills

environmentally sensitive sites

hazardous substances

Risks to rail infrastructure may include:

fouling ballast

sleeper damage

fastener damage

drainage

structures

formation

signage/track survey monuments

signalling equipment

in-track and trackside equipment

damage to adjacent line

damage/fouling points and crossings

level crossings

damage to external assets

Communication systems may include:

two-way radios

telephones, including mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

Depending on work context, safety and PPE may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

dust mask

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios and mobile phones

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

workplace procedures

established procedures

Information and documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

local authority regulations and procedures

technical instructions

manufacturer or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio or mobile telephone operation procedures

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

relevant state and territory legislation relating to:

environmental protection

OH&S

rail safety

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Components and where applicable individual work stations of the regulator are identified 
Purpose of the identified components and work stations is identified 
Associated hazards of each component and appropriate control methods for each are identified 
Purposes of the regulator are identified 
Methods by which the regulator profiles the ballast to meet network owner’s standards are identified 
Environmental risks are identified 
Risks to the rail infrastructure are identified 

Forms

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