Elements and Performance Criteria

Range statement
The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations
Workplace information can include drawings and plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer's specifications
Cane railway network features and their characteristics may include main and branch lines, yards, sidings, loops, dump points and pads; and road transport delivery points where relevant
Information systems may be print or screen based
Equipment and materials may include materials handling equipment such as front end loaders and cranes, hand tools, pneumatic tools, base plates, fish plates, clips, dog spikes, anchors, screws, insulating biscuits and camber plates
Track has been pre-fabricated
Confirming equipment status involves conducting relevant pre-start checks, confirming that all safety guards and equipment is ready and safe to operate
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment
Communication methods may include use of two-way radios

Evidence guide
The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.
Ability to:
1. Interpret workplace information such as drawings and related instructions to identify the project requirements
2. Confirm that pre-fabricated skeleton track is available to meet the requirements of a given project
3. Assess operational status of equipment and carry out pre-operational checks
4. Lay skeleton track to meet design and construction specifications. This includes checking track position and alignment and fixing track to sleepers
5. Identify faulty operation of equipment
6. Identify unacceptable work outcomes
7. Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance
8. Use appropriate communication methods and equipment
9. Report and/or record corrective action as required
10. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards
May include ability to:
11. Operate track handling equipment such as front end loaders
Knowledge of:
12. Relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities
13. Site operating procedures and practices
14. Understanding of the steps involved in laying skeleton track
15. Functions and basic operating principles of equipment used
16. The importance of rail positioning and alignment on track quality and performance
17. The quality requirements of skeleton tracks
18. Common problems related to laying skeleton tracks and corrective action required
19. Traffic control signage, communication and procedures
20. Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to track laying and associated control measures. This includes safe manual handling procedures
21. Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment
22. Requirements to liaise/advise related work areas
23. Housekeeping standards for the work area
24. Reporting and recording systems
May include knowledge of:
25. Operating procedures for materials handling equipment
Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.
Co-assessment of related units
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. This may include:
SUGSLSP2A Lay sleepers
BCC3005A Conduct front end loader operations
Resources required for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Site and related project information
Relevant codes of practice and industry standards
Materials handling equipment and relevant hand and power tools
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation
Skeleton tracks - pre-fabricated to meet track design and construction specifications and related materials
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Communication systems and equipment
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures
Assessment requirements
For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.