Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and lay pre-ballast.
The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision installing pre-ballast in preparation for laying railway track for a cane haulage system in the sugar industry.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan and prepare work | 1.1 Identify the location and scope of work according to job specifications 1.2 Organise materials required to complete the work 1.3 Confirm equipment operational and safety status 1.4 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace safety procedures 1.5 Confirm that work is clearly signed, and advise relevant authorities that work is in progress according to workplace safety procedures 1.6 Identify and remove potential hazards from site before starting work |
2. Set out base and run pre-ballast | 2.1 Set out base and foundation from off-set pegs to centre line and width for ballast according to track design and specifications 2.2 Apply pre-ballast evenly to meet specified thickness 2.3 Compact pre-ballast to meet specifications |
3. Complete work | 3.1 Clear the construction area of debris according to workplace procedures and safety requirements 3.2 Store unused materials according to workplace procedures, and safety requirements 3.3 Clean and store tools, plant and equipment according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret work requirements from workplace information |
Writing | Record basic information in required format |
Numeracy | Estimate quantities of material required |
Navigate the world of work | Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role |
Interact with others | Use required methods to communicate with others |
Get the work done | Complete tasks in required sequence Apply decision-making processes to control hazards in routine situations |
Sectors
Sugar milling (SUG)