Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and replace transoms on underbridges in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes preparing for work, installing/replacing transoms, and completing documentation. 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 installation or replacement of transoms 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 work |
1.1 Worksite is identified 1.2 Installation, replacement or repair method is selected to meet work requirements in accordance with workplace procedures 1.3 Plant, equipment and other materials are prepared for work 1.4 Transoms are prepared to requirements of job using correct methods, including dressing and protective coatings |
2 Install /replace transoms |
2.1 Where necessary unserviceable transoms are extracted using manual or mechanical methods in accordance with workplace procedures 2.2 New transom is installed using manual or mechanical methods in accordance with workplace standards and procedures 2.3 Transom is suitably supported by appropriate methods in accordance with workplace standards and procedures 2.4 Transom bolts are replaced or tightened as required 2.5 Work is completed to meet track geometry requirements in accordance with workplace standards and procedures 2.6 Work is checked for compliance to acceptance standards for spacing, skew and geometry |
3 Complete documentation |
3.1 Required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace policies and 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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Work may be conducted in: |
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Work may involve: |
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Installation and replacement methods may include: |
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Repair methods may include: |
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Transom types may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Transom spacing and dimensions may vary according to: |
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Removal and insertion may be: |
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Liaison may include: |
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Communication systems 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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Information/documents may include: |
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Information may be provided: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
S - Construction and Installation |