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.
Hand tools may include:
those required for operations and maintenance
Operations may be carried out in typical rail transport situations, including:
operations conducted at day or night
typical weather conditions
in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environment
Materials may include:
servicing materials such as lubricants
related materials and consumables needed when using tools, e.g. nails, screws, grease, etc.
Safety equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
sunscreen and sun glasses
insect repellent
gloves, safety headwear, mask and footwear
portable radios
flags and hand lamps
safety glasses and hearing protection
safety devices
Environmental hazards may include:
leaking oil and fuel
inappropriate disposal of fluids in drains or sewerage systems
inappropriate disposal of waste and rubbish
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel
supervisors and managers
customers/clients
equipment manufacturers representatives and contractors
union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established or standard procedures
Contingency processes may relate to:
personal injury
tool malfunctions
Operators of mechanised equipment must have:
undertaken training
where appropriate, hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate
be recognised as competent for the class of machinery being used
Information/records may include:
workplace operational and technical instructions and procedures for the use and care of hand tools
relevant regulations including state/territory safety codes of practice and safeworking regulations
maintenance checklists and records for the use and servicing of tools
tool/equipment manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures
precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when using and maintaining hand tools
OH&S procedures
QA plans and procedures
data and document control procedures
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
emergency procedures
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where operations are carried out on that network
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workers compensation regulations

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 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