This unit involves applying the network owner’s policies, procedures and protocols when clipping and securing points in the rail corridor.

Activities are performed using established procedures, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes within the limits of responsibility of the person concerned.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Identify, position and secure points

Location and identification of the points to be clipped and secured are confirmed

Position that the points are to be clipped in is confirmed

1.3 Relevant network control personnel are contacted and informed as required in accordance with network owner’s policies and procedures

1.4 Equipment is checked for availability and suitability to perform job in accordance with network owner’s policies and procedures

1.5 Where required, points are placed in the correct position in accordance with network owner’s policies and procedures

1.6 Points clips are fitted in the correct position and, where required, locked in accordance with network owner’s policies and procedures

1.7 Relevant personnel are notified that the points are clipped and secured

2 Remove points clips

2.1 Advice is confirmed as to the location and identification of the points to be unclipped

2.2 Relevant network control personnel are contacted and informed as required in accordance with network owner’s policies and procedures

2.3 Equipment is removed from track, secured and stowed appropriately

2.4 Where required, points are restored to the correct position in accordance with network owner’s policies and procedures

2.5 Relevant personnel are notified that the clip and, where used, lock have been removed

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Organisational and/or network owner’s procedures for placing and removing points clips

Required skills:

Read and interpret organisational and/or network owner’s procedures for the placement and removal of points clips

Communicate effectively with individuals and groups

Recognise hazards that may arise and take appropriate action

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to required standards

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

the timeframes typically expected for the work function and industrial environment

compliance with OH&S regulations and other regulatory requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated in a suitable context

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments, and/or

access to an appropriate relevant location in the rail corridor

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

applicable documentation, including procedures, regulations and codes of practice

Method of assessment

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 a rail corridor

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.

Equipment may include:

a variety of point clips

locks

digging equipment

spanner

pinch bar

hammer

points winding equipment

Points may include:

swing nose

electro

pneumatic

manual

ground frames

trailable

PPE may include:

high visibility clothing

protective footwear

hearing protection

eye protection

gloves

head protection

This unit contains employability skills.