This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement structures maintenance and installation of minor structures in accordance with rail network standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.

It includes planning work, implementing maintenance activities, dealing with maintenance and construction problems, and completing required documentation.

People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.

Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally in a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when implementing structures maintenance and installing minor structures, 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.