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.

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 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

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

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

This unit contains employability skills.