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.
Worksites may include:
rail corridor
danger zone:
running line
parallel networks (adjacent access providers, shared corridor)
adjacent lines
sidings/yards
platforms/buildings
structures
Situational safety assessment will be:
as defined within the workplace procedures
as defined in the safety assessment work including:
view - line of sight
direction of approaching rail traffic
speed of approaching rail traffic
position of safety
changed local conditions
Communications may include:
receiving and passing on verbal messages/information
reporting unsafe situations and responding to emergencies
general safety and emergency messages
Communications equipment and systems may include:
hand and audible signals
two-way radio
telephone/mobile phone
signage
Safety clothing and equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
protective footwear
hearing protection
Where applicable, worksite protection equipment may include:
warning devices, whistles
railway track signals
demarcation barriers
lights and flags and sirens
electronic devices
Information and documents may include:
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
emergency plan
pre-work briefing
worksite protection plan
Types of track protection may include:
lookout
track occupancy authority (TOA)
track work authority (TWA)
local possession authority (LPA)
absolute signal blocking (ASB)
electronic authority system blocking (EASB)
Defined worksite may be an area protected by:
track occupancy authority (TOA) and local possession track occupancy authority (TOA)
track work authority (TWA)
local possession authority (LPA)
Type of vehicle may include:
road/rail
track vehicles
Varied local conditions may include:
gradients
line of sight
weather
condition of rail
multiple rail crews
multiple vehicles

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 workplace rules and procedures
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
explaining how to safely access defined worksite
explaining how to safely egress defined worksite
identifying changed conditions
observing speed limit appropriate for type of vehicle, type of track and local conditions
explaining appropriate response to identified unsafe situations and/or emergencies
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 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 knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace