Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain surface track drainage both manually and mechanically in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes determining the job requirements, carrying out the maintenance of track drainage in accordance with work orders, and completing all required documentation. Licensing or certification requirements may be 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 some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to install and maintain surface track drainage maintenance as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system. Operators of mechanised equipment must have undertaken training and, where appropriate, hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent for the class of machinery being used. |
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 Determine job requirements |
1.1 Worksite is identified 1.2 Underground services are identified where required and marked to protect services from excavation 1.3 Work method and resources are selected to meet job requirements |
2 Undertake track drainage work |
2.1 Environmental protection requirements are implemented where applicable 2.2 Drainage is cleaned, repaired or installed to relevant standard by manual and/or mechanical methods in accordance with workplace standards 2.3 Work is completed to meet drainage requirements |
3 Complete documentation |
3.1 Documentation is completed in line with workplace requirements |
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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Work may involve: |
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Surface drainage may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Drainage may differ for: |
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Drainage cleaning, repair and construction methods may include: |
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Communications systems may include: |
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Depending on work context, 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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Information/documents may include: |
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Information may be provided: |
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Applicable procedures and codes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
S - Construction and Installation |