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.
Ballasted track geometry to be checked and repaired may include:
plain track
turnouts and special track work
Track geometry repair methods may include:
manual fettling with hand tools and light equipment
manual fettling with small on-track or off-track plant (spot tampers, etc.)
resurfacing with large on-track plant
Manual fettling includes:
any operation where measurement of geometry (before and after) is conducted by hand-held equipment and lifts and pulls are manually calculated
Resurfacing operations include:
any operation where measurements and calculations of lifts and pulls are carried out automatically or semi-automatically by resurfacing plant
Equipment may include:
mechanical lifting and handling devices
basic hand tools and small plant
track jacks
on-track machines, such as tampers, liners or regulators
manual and electronic measuring equipment
Certifying track after work includes:
confirming safe clearances of any structure erected adjacent to or over the track
Reinstatement of service may include:
unrestricted operation of rail traffic
operation under speed restriction
restricted clearance operation
operation under tonnage restrictions
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas
Communication equipment systems may include:
two-way radios
telephones, including mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
dust mask
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios and mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Information and documents may include:
maintenance notices, records and requests
local instructions
local authority regulations and procedures
work orders
technical instructions
manufacturer or workplace equipment operation manuals
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
two-way radio or mobile telephone operation procedures
emergency procedures manual
quality assurance (QA) plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state or territory, together with any nationally approved compliance codes and guidelines
relevant state or territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian standards (AS) and related requirements, including AS 4292
relevant state or territory legislation relating to:
environmental protection
OH&S

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 that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying a number of different faults and deficiencies
determining appropriate repair methods for identified faults
using appropriate lifting and lining methods and equipment to restore running surface to required geometry
after work is completed, certifying track to operational standards
completing documentation in accordance with standards and workplace procedures
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