Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Measuring equipment may include:
tape measures
gauge boards
Tools and equipment may include:
mechanical handling/lifting equipment
track machines
hand tools including grinders, friction rail saws, track jacks, sledge hammers, jack hammers, shovels, pick axes and bars
cutting equipment
fastening equipment
on-track equipment
Track components may include:
rails and rail fastenings
sleepers and sleeper fastenings
ballast
formation and earthworks
temporary crossover
Track layout may include:
plain track
turnouts
special trackwork, including catchpoints, spring loaded points, manual points, automatic points
H crossing
scissor crossing
crossover
grand union
terminus
sidings
Basic track geometry may include:
tangent track
curves
transitions
super-elevation
Track maintenance and construction methods may include:
closures
track repairs
ballasting
rail grinding
welding
point adjusting
track cleaning
drain cleaning
re-sleepering
re-timbering
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. signalman/controller)
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones/mobile phones
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
flame retardant clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
whistle
Information/documents may include:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
local authority regulations and procedures
works orders
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
timekeeping records
traffic management plans
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications
two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures
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
local authority regulations
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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 required 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 a range of tram/light rail terminology
identifying a number of different tram/light rail components
identifying tools and equipment relevant to their job role
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated 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
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