This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify the principles of self-propelled rail grinder operations.

It includes determining components and work stations of self-propelled rail grinders, identifying self-propelled rail grinder functions, and identifying hazards and risks associated with self-propelled rail grinder operations.

The unit provides an introduction to self-propelled rail grinders and is not to be used for their operation, which must be covered by individual certification for the particular machine.

Components may include:

computer systems

firefighting equipment

global positioning systems (GPSs)

grinding stones

grinding units

lasers

recorders

trolleys

waste extraction systems.

Work stations may include:

data input

drive station

external work station

main operator station.

Operators of self-propelled rail grinders must have undertaken training and hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent for each type of machinery being used.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine components and work stations of self-propelled rail grinders

1.1

Self-propelled rail grinder components and individual work stations are identified

1.2

Purpose of identified components and individual work stations is explained

1.3

Associated hazards of each component and appropriate control methods are identified

2

Identify self-propelled rail grinder functions

2.1

Purposes of self-propelled rail grinders are identified

2.2

Methods by which the self-propelled rail grinder profiles the rail to meet network owner’s rail industry standards are identified

3

Identify hazards and risks associated with self-propelled rail grinder operations

3.1

Environmental hazards are identified

3.2

Potential risks to the rail infrastructure are identified

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

anticipating problems, faults and malfunctions that may occur when using a self-propelled rail grinder, in accordance with workplace procedures

applying relevant and workplace procedures

identifying job hazards and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to equipment in accordance with organisational procedures.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

basic interface between the rail and wheels

components and work stations of self-propelled rail grinders

hazards that may exist when using a self-propelled rail grinder and ways of controlling the risks involved

problems that may occur when using a self-propelled rail grinder and action that can be taken to resolve and report these problems

relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations

track terminology

workplace procedures for using self-propelled rail grinders.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate rail corridor workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, rail industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.