Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate tamping equipment used to lift and pack track in sugar cane haulage systems. It relates to construction of new track and repair of existing track that has been pre-welded to meet track design and construction specifications.
The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision in the sugar milling 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 specifications 1.2 Confirm and prepare materials required to complete the work to specifications 1.3 Carry out pre-operational checks, confirm operational status of equipment, and report any faults 1.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment as required 1.5 Confirm that work is clearly signed according to safety procedures and that relevant authorities have been advised that work is in progress 1.6 Identify and remove potential hazards from construction area before commencing work |
2. Operate tamping equipment | 2.1 Operate ballast hopper to supply an even flow of ballast to the specified thickness 2.2 Operate tamper equipment to lift, line track and pack ballast to specification 2.3 Dress track by final ballast spread and trim to meet the specified profile 2.4 Check track to confirm that design and construction specifications are met |
3. Analyse and respond to abnormal performance | 3.1 Identify causes of abnormal performance from operating data and plant operating conditions 3.2 Identify and report hazards according to workplace safety requirements 3.3 Take corrective action to rectify abnormal performance according to workplace procedures 3.4 Implement emergency procedures according to workplace safety procedures |
4. Complete work | 4.1 Clear the construction area of debris according to workplace procedures 4.2 Store unused materials according to workplace procedures 4.3 Shut down and park equipment according to operating procedures 4.4 Clean and store tools, plant and equipment according to workplace procedures 4.5 Record workplace information according to workplace requirements |
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 |
Numeracy | Estimate quantities of material requirements |
Navigate the world of work | Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role Apply workplace procedures relevant to own role |
Interact with others | Apply communication practices and protocols relevant to own role |
Get the work done | Complete tasks according to plan Apply decision-making processes to control hazards and respond to abnormal situations |
Sectors
Sugar milling (SUG)