Application
This unit involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to propel and operate light equipment on track as part of workplace activities across a variety of rail operational contexts. Operators will need to have fulfilled licence and/or certification requirements for the type of equipment being used. |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Perform pre-operational equipment checks | 1.1 Detailed pre-operational equipment checks are conducted according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures 1.2 If applicable, log books are checked and completed accurately in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer specification 1.3 Problems with equipment are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures 1.4 Identified problems are reported and documented in accordance with organisational procedures |
2 Obtain approval to place equipment on track | 2.1 Protection officer or person in charge of work (PICOW) is contacted to obtain approval to place light on-track equipment on track and move to designated location in accordance with network owner’s procedures |
3 Operate light equipment on track | 3.1 Equipment is travelled to designated location in accordance with network owner’s procedures 3.2 Equipment is prepared for work 3.3 Equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems, manufacturer and organisational procedures 3.4 Equipment is operated to meet organisational standards and specifications 3.5 If applicable, warning systems are monitored and responded to appropriately during operation |
4 Stable or off track equipment | 4.1 Protection officer or PICOW is contacted to direct where and when to stable or off track equipment 4.2 Equipment is propelled to nominated stabling or off-track location 4.3 Equipment is stabled or off tracked as directed 4.4 Protection officer or PICOW is contacted and informed when the light on-track equipment is stabled or off tracked 4.5 Equipment is left stored in appropriate manner and location to ensure security and protection of equipment |
5 Perform post-operational equipment procedures | 5.1 Post-operational equipment checks are conducted according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures to identify defects and maintenance requirements 5.2 Identified problems are reported in accordance with organisational procedures 5.3 Post-operating service schedules are conducted according to organisational procedures |
6 Complete documentation | 6.1 If applicable, log books are checked and completed 6.2 Required documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Relevant rail safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations |
Organisational procedures for the operation of light on-track equipment |
Problems that may occur when operating light on-track equipment, and action that can be taken to report or resolve them |
Hazards that may exist when operating light on-track equipment, and ways of controlling the risks involved |
Emergency procedures |
Network owner’s rules and regulations applicable to the job role |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when operating minor track equipment |
Follow operational instructions |
Complete documentation related to work activities |
Use appropriate numeric functions when operating equipment |
Work collaboratively with others when operating minor track equipment |
Report and rectify within limits of own role identified problems, faults and malfunctions when operating minor track equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate potential hazards during work activities |
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments |
Work with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to equipment |
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards |
Evidence Required
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 by consistently meeting the requirements of the critical aspects for assessment over a period of time by means of evidence of work performed in a log book or similar documentation. 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 at the registered training organisation, and/or in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace |
Range Statement
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. | |
Light on-track equipment may include: | spike pullers (ride on) spike drivers ballast scarifiers multi-spindle borers small sleeper spacers dog screw setters/drivers power track jacks various fastening applicators joint lifters rail-mounted compressors profile grinders |
Liaison may include: | protection officer PICOW fellow workers |
Communication systems may include: | two-way radios radio headsets telephones, including mobile phones agreed audible or hand signals |
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include: | high visibility clothing hearing protection gloves sunscreen safety glasses 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 be known as: | company procedures enterprise procedures workplace procedures established procedures |
Information and documents may include: | relevant legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state or territory operational instructions organisational policies and procedures relevant log and/or record book maintenance notices, records and requests 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 legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.