Application
Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines. Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to install overhead wiring structure as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system. Operators of mechanised equipment must have undertaken training and, where appropriate, hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent for the class of machinery being used. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Plan installation | 1.1 Work requirements are determined to identify scope of work and resources required 1.2 Type of overhead wiring structure required for job is identified and organised |
2Prepare for installation | 2.1 Footings are prepared and excavated in compliance with standard, following workplace procedures 2.2 Formwork is installed in compliance with standard, following workplace procedures 2.3 Concrete reinforcing is installed in compliance with standard, following workplace procedures 2.4 Concrete is mixed and placed in compliance with standard, following workplace procedures 2.5 Hold down plates/bolts are placed into concrete to correct dimensions to enable fitting of overhead wiring structure |
3Install components | 3.1 Components are assembled onto bridge section as required in preparation for installation 3.2 Masts and other components are positioned and installed as required, following accepted workplace procedures 3.3 Fastening systems are installed in compliance with standard to ensure the integrity of the overhead wiring structure |
4Complete documentation | 4.1 Documentation is completed in line with company requirements and workplace practice |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines |
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations |
Workplace procedures for the installation of overhead wiring structures |
Problems that may occur during the installation of overhead wiring structures and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems |
Hazards that may exist during the installation of overhead wiring structures and ways of controlling the risks involved |
Relevant earthmoving equipment and methods |
Characteristics and relevant information on overhead wiring structures |
Information in relevant workplace technical manuals and instructions |
Characteristics of plant and equipment, materials, transport, structures, hardware and components used in work activities |
Rail operations and train movement |
Hazardous situations and related personal protection measures |
Emergency procedures manuals |
Local authority procedures |
Relevant recording and documentation procedures |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when installing overhead wiring structures |
Read and interpret technical data, drawings, instructions and manuals relevant to the installation of overhead wiring structures |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work when installing overhead wiring structures |
Complete documentation related to the installation of overhead wiring structures |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when installing overhead wiring structures |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when installing overhead wiring structures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Apply required surveying and measuring techniques |
Conduct compaction testing |
Use levelling equipment |
Check compliance between work and job specifications |
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments |
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to equipment |
Select and use required personal protective equipment |
Select and use relevant equipment and tools |
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 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 | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation 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
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
Operations may be conducted: | by day or night in all possible weather conditions |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spaces exposed conditions controlled or open environments |
Work may involve: | exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances movements of equipment, goods and vehicles |
Equipment may include: | graders, front end loaders, back hoes, cranes manual tools small power tools angler borer and reinforcement cage and base bolts |
Communications equipment may include: | two-way radios, and/or telephones |
Depending on work context, safety and protective equipment may include: | high visibility clothing hearing protection gloves sunscreen sunglasses safety glasses insect repellent safety headwear safety footwear portable radios hand lamps flags safety devices |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures |
Information/documents may include: | applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures relevant logs or record books work orders technical instructions manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals emergency procedure manuals two-way radio operation procedures QA plans, data and document control conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards |
Applicable procedures and codes may include: | relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements relevant Australian Standards and related requirements relevant state/territory OH&S legislation relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor