Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to examine track and right of way infrastructure in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes preparing for examination, examining track and right of way, analysing examination results, and reporting findings. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
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 the examination of track infrastructure as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Prepare for examination |
1.1 Examination task is reviewed to establish requirements 1.2 Equipment appropriate to task is selected and checked for correct operation in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures |
2 Examine track |
2.1 Examination task is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures 2.2 Condition of track or right of way infrastructure being examined is recorded in accordance with workplace procedures 2.3 Measurements of track or right of way infrastructure being examined are taken and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures |
3 Analyse examination results |
3.1 Available data is analysed to identify trends, defects or variations from allowable tolerances 3.2 Appropriate action is taken to safeguard operation of the rail system |
4 Report findings |
4.1 Examination schedule or work report data is completed in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Defects and deficiencies are reported to enable repairs to be effected in a timely manner 4.3 Results of analysis are prioritised and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4 Required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Operations may be conducted: |
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Track and right of way infrastructure may include: |
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Available data may include: |
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Depending on the type and seriousness of identified defects, appropriate action may include: |
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Liaison may include: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
B - Equipment Checking and Maintenance |