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Conduct tram/light rail track cleaning operations

Conduct tram/light rail track cleaning operations

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC0073
State Code
AVK19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Original Release Date
19/10/2015
Nominal Hours
25
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct tram/light rail track cleaning operations in accordance with rail industry standards, safeworking, regulatory requirements and organisational procedures. It includes preparing vehicle for operations, operating cleaning vehicle, cleaning rail track and points, disposing of waste and completing all required documentation. People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated tram/rail/road safety requirements and to comply with relevant rules, codes of practice and/or guidelines.Operators must hold a medium-rigid vehicle licence.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for operations
  • 1.1 Vehicle logbook is checked in accordance with organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Pre-operational vehicle checks are conducted
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Identified faults or defects are recorded in accordance with organisational requirements
  • 1.5 Worn brushes are replaced
2 Operate cleaning vehicle on track
  • 2.1 Vehicle is driven to cleaning location and hazard warning equipment is operated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Fleet operations are notified when on site and ready to begin cleaning operations
  • 2.3 Vehicle is correctly aligned with track and trolley is lowered in accordance with organisational and/or manufacturer requirements
  • 2.4 Brushes are switched on for operation in accordance with organisational requirements
  • 2.5 Vehicle is driven along the track and brushes are monitored for effective operation
3 Operate cleaning vehicle to clean points
  • 3.1 Correct alignment of points is verified before starting cleaning operations
  • 3.2 At least 25 metres of track prior to automatic points are cleaned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Visual contact with assistant is maintained at all times when cleaning points
  • 3.4 Cleaning vehicle is driven through points and, when points have been changed, reversed back through the points
4 Dispose of waste
  • 4.1 Collected waste is recycled or disposed of in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.2 Waste collection container/s and surrounding area of vehicle are cleaned
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed
  • 5.2 Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread
  • 5.3 Documentation is processed in accordance with organisational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG197 TLIC0073A Conduct tram/light rail track cleaning operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD239 TLISS00150 Tram or Light Rail Track Sweeping Skill Set Skill set