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 are conducted:
by day or night
in all weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve:
exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Installation and replacement methods may include:
laying new track
partial replacement in existing track
full replacement in existing track
changeover from one sleeper type to another in existing track
partial changeover from one sleeper type to another in existing track
Repair methods may include:
boring new holes in timber sleepers
replacing sleeper plates
replacing insulating material
replacing broken or damaged sleepers
Sleeper includes:
sleepers
turnout bearers
Sleeper types may include:
timber
steel
concrete
any other approved types
Equipment may include:
mechanical handling/lifting equipment
bars, sleeper tongs, shovels, picks
jacks
sleeper borers
multi spindle borers
dog screw setters
tie crane
sleeper removers/inserters
scarifiers
sleeper spacing machines
Sleeper spacings may vary according to:
track configuration
joint type
sleeper types
traffic tasks
Insulation pads may:
be required
Removal and insertion may be:
mechanical
manual
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, other work teams)
Communications systems may include:
two-way radios
radio headsets
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Information may be provided:
electronically
in writing, via forms/documents/plans
orally, via face-to-face communications
via trackside signals
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
dust mask
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phone
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
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:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
relevant logs or record books
work orders
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292
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
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
completing appropriate preparations for work
restoring track gauge correctly
inserting or replacing a number of sleepers including all types occurring in candidate's workplace
completing documentation correctly
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