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
The control of train operations within the defined rail network of the workplace embraces:
the movement of trains
related operating personnel
track machines
alternate transport arrangements
Unplanned events may include:
derailment
rail damage
illness
dangerous goods spillage
major equipment failure
fire
injury and fatality
earthworks
collisions
bomb threat
accidents
acts of nature
overhead line damage
out-of-course running
energy disruptions
flood
obstructions
bridge damage
explosions
Resources may include:
motive power units
train crews
alternative forms of transport
rolling stock
fueling and servicing locations
Internal customers may include:
train crews
resource controllers
area controllers/signallers
workplace's emergency services
yard and station staff
crew transport service
engineering groups
train crewing personnel
adjacent control areas
business groups within the workplace
External customers may include:
business groups
private rail operators
contracted companies
general public
public emergency services
interstate rail groups.
Communication forms may include:
telephones
radio network
designated software and computer systems
facsimile
written notices
oral and signed communications and forms
Authorisations may include:
safe working and track possession authorities
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
workplace procedures and job specification
induction and training materials
daily running records
incident reports
track possession information
electronic management systems
two-way radio operation procedures
local instructions
emergency procedures manual
equipment operations manuals
isolation and lock out procedures
track speed, length and load limitations information
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
relevant Australian Standards
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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