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 some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to install and repair fences and gates 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 |
1Select and prepare materials | 1.1 Work requirements are determined to identify scope of work and resources required 1.2 Obstacles are identified and underground services are marked where they are in the vicinity of the fence line 1.3 Materials required for job are selected in accordance with specification 1.4 Materials are prepared using appropriate methods and tools |
2Dig holes and excavate | 2.1 Site is cleared and excavations are made as required to ensure access and safeworking conditions 2.2 Holes are dug to requirements using appropriate methods and equipment to enable safe construction of fence |
3Install components | 3.1 Poles/posts are concreted or compacted into position according to job requirements 3.2 Wire is strung and tensioned to standard where required 3.3 Fencing is constructed to appropriate standards |
4Perform repairs and maintenance | 4.1 Defective materials/components are removed and replaced as required to ensure correct operation and function of fence or gate 4.2 Tools and equipment are stored securely, following safety guidelines |
5Complete documentation | 5.1 Documentation is completed in line with workplace requirements |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations |
Workplace procedures for the installation and repair of fences and gates |
Problems that may occur during the installation and repair of fences and gates, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems |
Hazards that may exist during the installation and repair of fences and gates, and ways of controlling the risks involved |
Contents of relevant workplace technical manuals and instructions |
Characteristics of plant and equipment, hardware and components used in work activities |
Workplace documentation requirements |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when installing and repairing fences and gates |
Read and interpret instructions and manuals relevant to the installation and repair of fences and gates |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work when installing and repairing fences and gates |
Complete documentation related to the installation and repair of fences and gates |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when installing and repairing fences and gates |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when installing and repairing fences and gates in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
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 |
Install and repair fences and gates |
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 Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations: erecting new fences and gates using a variety of materials/techniques, and/or repairing existing fences and gates ensuring completed work meets workplace standards |
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 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 |
Tools and equipment may include: | graders, front end loaders, back hoes, tractors, cranes holes diggers, augers manual tools small power tools concrete mixer |
Fence types may include: | post and wire stockproof post and wire manproof security fencing paling or metal panel fences |
Fence types may vary according to: | location security requirements public safety considerations |
Materials may include: | metal, concrete or timber posts and rails metal or timber gates fencing wire (plain and barbed) fencing panels palings nails, screws etc. hinges and locks concrete |
Liaison may include: | internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. other work teams, neighbours) |
Communications systems may include: | two-way radios telephones/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 sunglasses safety glasses dust mask insect repellent safety headwear safety footwear portable radios/mobile phone 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: | operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures local authority regulations and procedures work orders technical instructions manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals emergency procedure manuals two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures QA plans, data and document control conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards |
Information may be provided: | electronically in writing, via forms/documents/plans orally, via face-to-face communications |
Applicable procedures and codes may include: | legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines relevant Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292 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