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 measure and mark track for resurfacing across a variety of operational contexts.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Plan for resurfacing

1.1 Scope of resurfacing work, including ramp-in and ramp-out points, mode of machine application and requirements for measurements are determined

1.2 Appropriate survey documentation is selected

1.3 Survey plaques and monuments are located and accurately interpreted as required

2Mark/protect obstructions

2.1 Track obstructions are identified

2.2 Track obstructions are marked or protected as required in accordance with workplace procedures

3Measure geometry and record results

3.1 Equipment appropriate to task is selected and checked for correct operation in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures

3.2 Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers or work instructions to provide appropriate data for analysis

3.3 Track geometry is measured in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4 Measurements are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

4Mark track

4.1 Required offsets and machine adjustment values are calculated and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2 Track data is marked on track where required in accordance with workplace procedures

5Use/report data

5.1 Data is compared to maintenance/construction tolerances in accordance with workplace procedures

5.2 Results are reported in accordance with workplace procedures

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

Track geometry parameters e.g. alignment, top, line, twist, superelevation associated with maintenance and/or construction

Workplace procedures for the recording and analysis of track parameters

Obstructions to resurfacing operations, including operation of tampers, ballast regulators and stabilisers

Methods of marking and protecting obstructions

Track data requirements for resurfacing

Problems that may occur during the measurement and marking of track for resurfacing operations, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when measuring and marking track for resurfacing, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Relevant records procedures

Details of local authority procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when measuring and marking track for resurfacing

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information, plans, drawings and specifications relevant to the measurement and marking of track for resurfacing operations

Read recorded track geometry data

Interpret and follow operational instructions

Complete documentation related to the measurement and marking of track for resurfacing operations

Work collaboratively with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems when measuring and marking track for resurfacing in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

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 goods or equipment

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

Identify, select and use tools and equipment

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standard

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:

identifying and marking track obstructions

using appropriate measurement tools to measure the range of geometry elements

calculating recording and marking data for resurfacing operations from information sources such as survey sheets, survey marks and curve compensation charts

recording and reporting of results

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 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, 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 weather conditions

Resurfacing work may be related to:

maintenance surfacing

track restoration (associated with ballast cleaning, track reconditioning or reconstruction)

track construction

On-track machines may include:

production tampers/liners

turnout tampers/liners

ballast regulators

ballast stabilisers

Track measurement may include:

location of tangent and transition points

superelevation increments

track alignment and machine adjustment values

machine offsets for lining transitions

rail levels and machine adjustment values

track lateral and vertical clearances

superelevation and rates of change

rail level

track alignment

ballast profile

gauge

Equipment used for measuring and calculating track data may include:

combination boards

tapes and plumb bobs

curve compensation charts

laser guidance control systems

computerised systems for inputting field data and calculating resurfacing ramps and offsets

GPS guidance control systems

measurement of track levels and alignment using purpose designed optical reference devices

Recording equipment may include:

paper forms, notes

electronic data entry devices

paper data capture devices

electronic data capture devices

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas, such as train controllers, electricians

Communication equipment systems may include:

two-way radios

telephones/mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signal

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/mobile phones

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

maintenance notices, records and requests

local instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation 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

This unit contains employability skills.