TLIS2030 Carry out track ballasting

Release: 1

TLIS2030 Carry out track ballasting

Modification History

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 carry out track ballasting manually and mechanically in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures. It includes determining the job requirements, carrying out the ballast activity in accordance with work orders, 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. Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when carrying out track ballasting, 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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Not applicable.

Competency Field

S – Construction and Installation

Unit Sector

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Determine job requirements	1.1	Worksite is identified
1.2	Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
1.3	Work method is selected to meet job requirements
1.4	Resources are identified to meet the scope of the job and work methods selected
2	Undertake ballast activity	2.1	Ballast is removed from track using appropriate methods and equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures
2.2	Ballast profile is established through repair of existing ballast and/or distribution of new ballast using appropriate methods and equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures
2.3	Work is completed to meet ballast profile requirements to ensure safe operation of trains in accordance with workplace procedures
3	Complete documentation	3.1	Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed
3.2	Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread
3.3	Documentation is processed in accordance with workplace requirements

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. Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIS2030A Carry out track ballasting.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851