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 be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Train movements may include:
departures
arrivals
disablements
shunting
Communication methods may include:
signals
hand signals and lamps
loud speaker systems
flags
telephone
public address
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
customers
other professional and technical personnel
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:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where train movements occur out on that network
workplace procedures and job specification
induction and training materials
protocols for dealing with internal and external customers
electronic information systems
information on visual display monitors
verbally communicated train movement information
schedules
timetables
operations manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where train movements are carried out on that network
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards

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
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