Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to visually inspect track infrastructure in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedure. It includes patrolling the track and right of way infrastructure, and recording and documenting identified defects in accordance with workplace requirements. 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 visual inspection of the railway 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 Patrol track infrastructure |
1.1 Appropriate inspection method is employed to conduct visual examinations of track and right of way for the identification of defects 1.2 Visual examinations are performed in accordance with workplace procedures and in line with inspection schedules 1.3 Variations from allowable tolerances, defects and deficiencies likely to affect train safety are identified to enable appropriate action to be taken on the repairs required 1.4 Unsatisfactory conditions are assessed in terms of seriousness and priority |
2 Record and document defects |
2.1 Appropriate action is taken to safeguard operation of the rail system 2.2 Inspection schedule or work report data is completed in accordance with workplace procedures 2.3 Defects and deficiencies are reported to enable repairs to be effected in a timely manner |
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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Work may be conducted in: |
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Track and right of way infrastructure may include: |
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Patrol methods may include: |
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Patrol inspections 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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Safety and personal protective equipment 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 |