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 may be 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
Equipment may include:
off-track plant (front end loaders, back hoes etc.)
ballast hoppers
hand tools and small plant
ballast sled
ballast undercutters
ballast cleaners
ballast forks
ballast regulators
other mechanical means
Materials may include:
gravel ballast
crushed rock ballast
metal fines/road base
Ballast profile may differ for:
different rail mass
rail types (non-welded, welded and curve)
traffic task
sleeper type
Methods may include:
unloading ballast hoppers
spreading ballast dumped by truck or front end loader or similar equipment
profiling using shovels, ballast forks or using a ballast regulator
removing ballast using manual methods
removing ballast using:
off-track plant
ballast cleaners
undercutters
ballast sled
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers)
Communications systems may include:
two-way radios
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand 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
local authority regulations and procedures
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
Information may be provided:
electronically
in writing, via forms/documents/plans
orally, via face-to-face communications
via trackside signals
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:
removing and distributing existing ballast by manual and/or mechanical methods
distributing new ballast by manual and/or mechanical methods
ensuring completed work meets ballast profile requirements
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