Rail Infrastructure – Core Units Blended

The following topics are covered within this course:

• Applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
• Applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
• Communicating and working effectively with others
• Completing relevant documentation
• Using at least three different types of hand tools and related materials or equipment safely
• Reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs
• Interpreting manual handling risks
• Operating and adapting to differences in loads and products, goods or materials in accordance with workplace procedures
• Selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards
• Working collaboratively with others when manually lifting and handling products, goods or materials
• Modifying communication activities depending on operational contingencies and environments
• Operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
• Reporting and/or rectifying identified problems in communication promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures
• Responding appropriately to cultural preferences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
• Reporting identified problems, faults or malfunctions in accordance with relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures
• Identifying job hazards and taking required actions to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
• Following routine service and maintenance procedures for equipment and vehicles
• Implementing contingency plans
• Adapting to changes in rosters and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as they relate to fatigue management
• Adjusting lifestyle patterns to ensure effective fatigue management during work activities
• Applying precautions and required actions to minimise and control the effects of fatigue when carrying out own work functions
• Communicating effectively with others when applying fatigue management strategies
• Identifying and meeting own learning needs about fatigue management related matters
• Modifying activities and taking appropriate initiatives to manage fatigue in the workplace depending on work contexts, risk situations and environments