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.
Locations for examination may include:
sidings
terminals
yard
Information may include:
brake test certification
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
consist forms
dangerous goods manifest
driver’s advice (train load)
equipment operations manuals
inspection reports
legislated rail safety requirements including state/territory Acts and regulations, and nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
load and weight records
mechanical condition advice forms
organisational procedures and instructions, and job specifications
out-of-gauge documents
repair cards and books
transport instructions
wagon cards
Items to be examined may include:
air and electrical connections
bearings
bogie and associated equipment
brake equipment
coupler connections and associated equipment
doors and or/ hatches
draw gear
frame or superstructure
load condition (damage, leaks etc.)
load securing devices (chains, ropes, pins etc.)
locking and securing devices
out-of-gauge conditions
steps, handrails and handbrakes
trailing items (ropes, hoses etc.)
wheels and axles
Documentation may include:
brake test certification
consignment cards
dangerous goods documentation
defect cards
inspection reports
load and weight records
organisational procedures and instructions
out of gauge documentation
timetables
train consist
Relevant safety equipment may include:
derailers
flags
lighting
isolation lockout protection process equipment
personal safety tag
signals
warning signs
Relevant equipment may include:
appropriate tools
end of train marker or monitor
job specific personal protective equipment
portable radio
road vehicle
torch/hand lamp
Relevant personnel may include:
additional train examiners
customers
maintenance personnel
train controllers
train crews
other operational personnel
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
hearing protection
high visibility clothing
insect repellent
safety:
footwear
glasses
headwear
sunglasses
sunscreen
Organisational procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
workplace procedures

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and organisational procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
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 organisational 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.