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.
Trains may be:
passenger or freight trains operated over tracks owned and maintained by different organisations
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments
by day or night
Emergency situations may include but are not limited to:
suicide on the track
derailments
collision
customer emergency
chemical spills
fire and explosion
bomb threats
Abnormal situations may include but are not limited to:
technology failure
wheel slip and uncontrolled slide
signals in stop mode
assault on passengers or personnel
brawls between passengers
false alarm
passenger initiated alarm
track obstructions
passenger caught in self-closing doors
pedestrians crossing the track
illness
incorrect information or failure in communications
Hazards that may occur in rail transport that can lead to emergency situations may include but are not limited to:
handling of hot food and equipment
sudden and unexpected movement
infectious and contagious diseases
self-closing doors
sharp objects
syringes and drugs
contact with human and biological waste
faulty or out of specification track
faulty rolling stock or motive power units
handling, storage and carriage of dangerous goods and other hazardous substances
handling, storage and carriage of explosives
Relevant personnel can include:
train controllers
train examiners
maintenance personnel
those providing operational assistance
signals staff
passengers
station staff
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees, supervisors and managers
emergency services
affected customers
official representatives
relevant authorities and institutions
union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
Communication in the work area may include:
radio
mobile/satellite phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
RF (radio frequency) systems
oral, aural or signed communications
Emergency services may include:
fire brigade
police
ambulance
medical services
rescue services
state emergency services
security services
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
end of train markers
sunscreen
sunglasses
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:
workplace procedures and policies for the management of emergencies and abnormal situations, including the relevant emergency response plan where applicable
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation including first aid manual
emergency procedures
agent/supplier/customer instructions and advice in the case of freight
dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable)
manifests, goods identification numbers and codes, including ADG and IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signs
train timetables and schedules
quality assurance and customer service standards and procedures including passenger comfort and on-time running standards
communication equipment procedures and protocols
equipment operation manuals and maintenance specifications
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 and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
Railways of Australia Code of Practices and Conditions for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations

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:
identifying typical train-driving emergencies or abnormal situations that may occur within the workplace
identifying possible responses to identified emergency or abnormal situations
communicating effectively with relevant personnel when responding to a train-driving emergency or abnormal situation
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace