Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct turnouts in sugar cane haulage systems. It relates to construction of new turnouts and repair of existing turnouts.
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, fit and use 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. Construct turnouts | 2.1 Position sleepers for turnouts in required position for track junctions 2.2 Fix base plates for switching to sleepers in specified locations 2.3 Position and fit switch rails to specification 2.4 Install switching gear to specification |
3. Complete work | 3.1 Clear the construction area of debris according to workplace procedures 3.2 Store unused materials according to workplace procedures 3.3 Clean and store tools, plant and equipment according to workplace requirements 3.4 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 Count materials and fixings |
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 in routine situations |
Sectors
Sugar milling (SUG)