Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2 . This is the second release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package:
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Release 1 . This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain guard rails in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures. It includes determining job requirements, installing guard rails and completing all required documentation. People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines. Guard rails include guard rails installed on:
Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when installing and maintaining guard rails, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
B – Equipment Checking and Maintenance |
Unit Sector
Rail sector. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Determine job requirements |
1.1 |
Worksite is identified |
1.2 |
Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented |
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1.3 |
Obstructions are cleared from gangways/flangeways to ensure safe passage of trains |
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1.4 |
Installation, replacement or repair method is selected in accordance with work requirements, rail industry standards and workplace procedures |
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1.5 |
Plant, equipment and materials are prepared for work |
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2 |
Install guard rail |
2.1 |
Existing guard rail is removed, as required, to enable fitting of new rail |
2.2 |
New or replacement guard rail is installed to required standards using suitable equipment and fastening system to restore functionality of guard rail |
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2.3 |
Final job is checked for compliance to required standards to enable services to be restored safely |
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3 |
Complete documentation |
3.1 |
Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed |
3.2 |
Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread |
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3.3 |
Documentation is processed in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIB2097A Install and maintain guard rails. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851