This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install turnouts in accordance with rail industry standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.

It includes transporting and installing points and crossings; and completing 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.

The unit involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when installing points and crossings, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.