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.
Operating principles include:
valuing people’s knowledge, skills and judgement in carrying out their work safely
recognising human limitations and potential for error
just treatment when errors are made
acceptance that organisations are imperfect and will only improve if they are open to feedback and prepared to learn and adapt
Appropriate communication strategies may include:
documents
toolbox talks
report summaries
electronic media
face-to-face communication
forums
presentations
committees
workshops
formal training
Documentation may include:
reported findings
safety incident feedback
report summaries
guides
manuals
training materials
alerts
positive reinforcement initiatives
Behavioural markers are:
short, precise statements each describing a single non-technical skill or competency, such as using correct radio protocols and asking questions to clarify understanding
Positive safety culture is characterised by:
communication founded on mutual trust
shared perceptions of the importance of safety
confidence in effectiveness of preventive measures
shared concern for, commitment to and accountability for safety
key elements that include:
keeping people informed
maintaining vigilance
promoting a just culture environment
promoting organisational flexibility
encouraging willingness to learn
Just culture is:
transparent and establishes clear accountability for actions
neither blame free (total immunity for actions) nor punitive (disciplinary responses regardless of whether acts were unintentional or deliberate)
one where uncensored reporting of near miss occurrences and worker participation in safety issues is encouraged
one which acknowledges human error and the need to manage it by supporting systems and practices that promote learning from past errors or mistakes
Information and documents may include:
rail safety management system documents
reports of audits of rail safety
error and safety incident reports
relevant occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations and procedures
relevant standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
relevant commonwealth and state/territory regulations
relevant rail industry safe working codes and regulations
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

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 factors in a positive rail safety culture
identifying media available for dissemination of rail safety information
conducting a review of rail safety culture within an organisation/project
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