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.