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 may be conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Work may involve:
exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Track and right of way infrastructure may include:
track components
turnouts
formation
drainage
earthworks
trackside signs
fencing
level crossings
Examination methods may include:
visual assessment
measurement of parameters
analysis of recorded data
Examination tasks may include:
component condition and wear
geometry
clearances
stability
post irregularity examinations
special seasonal examinations
Available data may include:
previous examination results
current examination results
track recording car data
track patrol reports
work reports
track condition history
Depending on the type and seriousness of identified defects, appropriate action may include:
stop trains
speed restrictions
immediate repair action
report for programmed repair action
monitor for further deterioration
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas
Tools and equipment may include:
hand tools
track boards
measuring rules
gauges
electronic measuring equipment
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
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 phone
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/documents may include:
maintenance notices, records and requests
local authority regulations and procedures
work orders
technical instructions
local instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
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 state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
Information may be provided:
electronically
in writing, via forms/documents/plans
orally, via face-to-face communications

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:
preparing for examination
examining track and right of way
analysing examination results
reporting findings
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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace