Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Motive power units may include all motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include:
diesel locomotives
electric locomotives
railcars
multiple units (including electric multiple units)
Rolling stock may include:
all rolling stock in service within Australian rail systems including both passenger cars and freight rolling stock
Train consists may include:
correct coupling and sequencing of train requires that couplings are locked in place and flexible connections between rolling stock are made
positioning and set-up of remote control equipment is correct
the separation of dangerous goods complies with ADG Code and regulatory requirements
Visual inspections to identify obvious faults/defects may include checking:
wheels and braking equipment for signs of wear or damage
flexible connections and fittings for signs of wear or damage
couplings for signs of wear or damage
fuel, oil, water and coolant levels
air system for leaks
electrical equipment
pantographs
emergency and safety equipment such as vigilance control and deadman relays
Relevant personnel can include:
maintenance personnel
yard, station and other operational personnel
train controllers and signallers
train crews
depot coordinators
hand-over crew
Communication methods may include:
written, including signed communications, lists and forms
verbal
line-of-sight signals
radio
fixed and mobile telephones
Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
gloves
sunscreen and sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear and footwear
portable radios
mobile/satellite phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
hearing protection
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where operations are carried out on that network
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
train consists
train notices
out-of-gauge notices
dangerous goods manifests
brake certification
load/passenger manifests
OH&S and environmental protection legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
maintenance specifications
local instructions
two-way radio operation procedures
emergency procedure manuals
manufacturers specifications
equipment operations manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant Australian standards including AS 4292
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
carrying out all pre-departure checks correctly
identifying typical faults or defects for the type of rolling stock being operated
applying appropriate methods to overcome identified faults or defects
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace