Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Systems interfaces may include:
design
construction and/or manufacturing
testing and commissioning
operation
maintenance
decommissioning
Information may include:
rail regulatory requirements
changes to regulations
safety notices
audit program information
compliance and enforcement regime
Appropriate personnel may include:
board of directors
senior management
line managers/supervisors
Rail safety operating principles include:
identification and management of risk
protection of persons from injury
protection of property from damage
ensuring that emergencies and incidents are properly managed
ensuring that interfaces between different organisations are properly defined and managed
track access
train separation
Applicable current national and international standards may include:
Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) (formerly Code Management Company [CMC]) codes and standards e.g. National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers Volumes 1 and 2
AS4292 series: Railway Safety Management
ISO 31000 Risk Management
Implications may include:
a requirement that rail transport operators demonstrate that use of the appropriate standard or code will mitigate the risk
Duty holders include:
rail transport operators - rail infrastructure managers and/or rolling stock operators
contractors
designers, manufacturers, suppliers, commissioners, erectors and installers
de-commissioners
managers of private sidings
rail safety workers
Purpose of general duties is:
to provide a concise statement of a duty holder’s overall safety responsibilities
General duties are:
broad legal requirements that define the extent and nature of the responsibilities of a duty holder
described as general duties to distinguish them from other more specific and detailed legal requirements
sometimes referred to as ‘general duties of care’ or more simply as the ‘duty of care’

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 required 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:
identifying regulatory requirements
identifying key stakeholders
establishing relationships with key stakeholders
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
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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace