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Propel and operate light on-track equipment

Propel and operate light on-track equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC0010
State Code
OCY86
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/04/2021
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
01/04/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to propel and operate light on-track equipment as part of workplace activities across a variety of rail operational contexts.It includes performing pre-operational equipment checks, obtaining approval to place equipment on-track, operating light equipment on-track and stabling or moving equipment off track.Light on-track equipment is considered to be less than 10 tonnes that may be lifted on or off track mechanically and may include:ballast scarifiersdog screw setters/driversjoint liftersmulti-spindle borerspower track jacksprofile grindersrail-mounted compressorssmall sleeper spacersspike driversspike pullers (ride on)various fastening applicators.Light on-track equipment requires a basic operator skill level in manipulation, coordination, alignment and functional activity, with little complexity or variance in overall activity. This typically covers equipment carrying out basic repetitive and alignment type activities.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines, and to meet organisational requirements to operate each individual piece of equipment.Operators will need to have fulfilled licence and/or certification requirements for the type of equipment being used.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Perform pre-operational equipment checks
  • 1.1 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented
  • 1.2 Detailed pre-operational equipment checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Logbooks are checked and accurately completed, as required, in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer specification
  • 1.4 Problems with equipment are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Identified problems are reported and documented in accordance with organisational procedures
2 Obtain approval to place equipment on-track
  • 2.1 Protection Officer or Person in Charge of Work (PICOW) is contacted to obtain approval to place light on-track equipment on-track and to move it to designated location in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager procedures
  • 2.2 Communications with Network Control Officer is maintained using appropriate communications systems in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager procedures
  • 2.3 Approval is recorded in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Operate light equipment on-track
  • 3.1 On-track equipment is travelled to designated location in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager procedures
  • 3.2 On-track equipment is prepared for work
  • 3.3 On-track equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems, manufacturer and organisational procedures
  • 3.4 On-track equipment is operated to meet organisational standards and specifications
  • 3.5 Warning systems are monitored and appropriately responded to as required during operation
4 Stable or off-track equipment
  • 4.1 Protection Officer or PICOW is contacted to direct where and when to stable or off-track equipment
  • 4.2 On-track equipment is propelled to nominated stabling or off-track location
  • 4.3 Equipment is stabled or off-tracked as directed
  • 4.4 Protection Officer or PICOW is contacted and informed when light on-track equipment is stabled or off tracked
  • 4.5 Equipment is left stored in appropriate manner and location to ensure security and protection of equipment
5 Perform post-operational equipment procedures
  • 5.1 Post-operational equipment checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures to identify defects and maintenance requirements
  • 5.2 Identified problems are reported in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 5.3 Post-operating service schedules are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
6 Complete documentation
  • 6.1 Logbooks are checked and completed as required
  • 6.2 Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVK12 TLIC2059 Propel and operate light on-track equipment Unit of competency