Elements and Performance Criteria

Operations conducted by day or night in:
the full range of weather conditions
the full range of light conditions
typical running temperatures of trains

Locations for examinations may include:
heavy traffic
high volume city freight terminals
remote regional yard and siding locations

Persons involved in examination may include:
self only or self in conjunction with other personnel

Load status of train during examination may include:
loaded or unloaded

Items examined may include:
brake equipment
draw gear
superstructures
out-of-gauge conditions
wheels
bearings
locking and securing devices
dangerous goods condition and separation
air and electrical connections
load condition (damage, leaks etc.)
load securing devices (chains, ropes, pins etc.)
trailing items (ropes, hoses etc.)

Communication methods may include:
written
verbal
line-of-sight signals
radio

Relevant personnel can include:
train controllers
other train examiners/inspectors
maintenance personnel
train crews
yard and other operational personnel
those responsible for controlling signals

Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
end of train markers
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
hearing protection

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 instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
repair cards and books
inspection reports
consist forms
wagon cards
transport instructions
incident reports
safeworking forms
out-of-gauge documents
load and weight records
dangerous goods manifest
drivers advice (train load)
mechanical condition advice forms
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation 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 operations are carried out on that network
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
ADG Code and regulations

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 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/or equipment, and/or
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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace