Application
Operators of ballast cleaning machines must have undertaken training and hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent for each type of machinery being used. |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Determine components and work stations of ballast cleaning machines | 1.1 Components and where applicable individual work stations of the ballast cleaning machine are identified 1.2 Purpose of identified components and work stations are identified 1.3 Associated hazards of each component and appropriate control methods are identified |
2 Identify the basic functions of ballast cleaning | 2.1 Purposes of ballast cleaning are identified 2.2 Method by which the machine completes ballast cleaning operations in accordance with network owner’s standards is identified |
3 Identify hazards and risks associated with ballast cleaning operations | 3.1 Environmental risks are identified 3.2 Risks to the rail infrastructure are identified |
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 using a ballast cleaning machine |
Problems that may occur when cleaning ballast, and action that can be taken to resolve and report them |
Hazards that may exist when cleaning ballast, and ways of controlling the risks involved |
Ballast profile standards |
Functions of ballast |
Required skills: |
Use agreed communication methods |
Work collaboratively with others when using a ballast cleaner |
Use appropriate numeric functions when using a ballast cleaner |
Report problems, faults and malfunctions that may occur when using a ballast cleaning machine in accordance with organisational procedures |
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to equipment in accordance with organisational procedures |
Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) |
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 | 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 |
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. | |
Components may include: | rail sweeps ballast hoppers auxiliary wagons hand tools and small plant ballast ploughs side/wing ploughs ballast brooms ballast conveyor ballast screens cutter bar and chain centre jacks/lift lining frame emergency stop devices |
Work stations may include: | drive station main operator station boom operator station screen operator station internal work station external work station |
Environmental hazards may include: | dust noise oil and/or fuel spills environmentally sensitive sites hazardous substances flying debris |
Risks to rail infrastructure may include: | fouling ballast sleeper damage fastener damage drainage structures formation signage/track survey monuments signalling equipment in-track and trackside equipment damage to adjacent line damage/fouling points and crossings level crossings damage to external assets |
Communication systems may include: | two-way radios telephones, including mobile phones agreed audible or hand signals |
Depending on work context, safety and PPE may include: | high visibility clothing hearing protection gloves sunscreen sunglasses safety glasses dust mask 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 include: | company procedures enterprise procedures workplace procedures established procedures |
Information and documents may include: | operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures 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 |
Applicable procedures and codes may include: | relevant state and territory legislation relating to: environmental protection OH&S rail safety |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.