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.
Scope of work may include:
identifying deficiencies
identifying preparatory or ancillary work required
Work may involve:
exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Structures maintenance and construction activities may include:
maintaining structures
repairing structures
removing structure components
installing structure components
installing transoms
Structures may include:
bridges
pipes and culverts
tunnels
platforms
retaining walls
overhead wiring structures
level crossings
buffer stops
Work methods may vary according to:
location
type of structure
structure material type
climatic conditions
track availability
Extent of activity may vary according to:
complexity of task
track availability
scope of work including:
type of structure being worked on
type of maintenance and construction activities being undertaken
Track availability may include working:
during breaks in traffic
on limited track possession
during extended track possession
on non-operational track or track under construction
Equipment may include:
mechanical handling/lifting equipment
hand tools
small power tools
oxy cutting equipment
scaffolding
ladders
elevated work platform (EWP)
cranes
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, electricians)
Communications systems may include:
two-way radios
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signal
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
dust mask
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
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 and documents may include:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
local authority regulations and procedures
information provided by other workplace personnel
track inspections and reports
work orders
technical instructions
manufacturer or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio or mobile telephone operation procedures
quality assurance (QA) plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes 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 (AS) and related requirements, including AS 4292
relevant state and territory legislation relating to:
environmental protection
OH&S

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 that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
planning work, including selecting appropriate methods, sequencing work and arranging resources
implementing, monitoring and evaluating maintenance activities
dealing appropriately with a number of maintenance and construction problems
completing documentation according to workplace requirements
Assessment must include exercises that demonstrate competent performance in implementing five of the listed activities below. These must be a combination of the 2 designated activities, plus 1 of the specified activities, plus 2 of the remaining activities:
designated activities (2):
installing transoms
installing minor structures
specified activities (any 1):
repairing concrete/masonry structures
repairing timber structures
repairing steel structures
remaining activities (any 2):
maintaining bridge bearings
carrying out routine maintenance of structures
installing temporary track support
mixing and placing chemical repair products
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace