Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop an awareness of railway fundamentals. This includes the track, trackside equipment, fixed structures, rail vehicles and rolling stock. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
This unit is intended for persons entering the rail industry who will be required to enter and work in the rail corridor. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Identify basic terminology and features of track and structures |
1.1 Basic terminology is identified for track, trackside equipment and fixed structures 1.2 Features of track, including geography, geometry and classes are identified 1.3 Bridges and other infrastructure categories and their purpose are identified 1.4 Other principal structure types and their purpose are identified 1.5 Relevant stakeholders to report structural faults and anomalies to are identified |
2 Identify overhead and electrical components |
2.1 Principal overhead and electrical components and their purpose are identified 2.2 Power supply voltages are identified 2.3 Methods of isolation and their purpose are identified |
3 Identify rail track vehicles and rolling stock |
3.1 Types of trains and rolling stock are identified 3.2 Types of machines used for track installation and maintenance are identified 3.3 Types of rail track vehicles are identified 3.4 Relevant stakeholders to whom rolling stock faults and anomalies are reported are identified |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
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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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Track components may include: |
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Track layout may include: |
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Trackside equipment may include: |
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Infrastructure may include: |
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Overhead and electrical components may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
B – Equipment Checking and Maintenance