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 conducted by day or night in:
all weather conditions
the full range of light conditions
typical running temperatures of trains
Locations for tests may include:
heavy traffic
high volume city freight terminals
passenger yards or sidings
station platforms
remote regional yard and siding locations
Movement status of rolling stock to be tested may include:
arriving
departing
stationary
Load status of train during brake testing may be:
loaded or unloaded
Tests may include:
brake leakage test
air continuity test
modified brake test
train brake test
hose and pipe components repair or replacement
Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
end of train markers
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
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 instructions and job specification
manufacturers specifications and standards
brake inspection and testing documentation
safeworking documentation
brake test certification
equipment operations manuals
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
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards

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:
conducting inspections and testing of brake operations on all relevant types of passenger train, freight train or railcar
identifying defects and faults in train braking systems
implementing workplace procedures to deal with identified defects and faults
completing records of test results in accordance with 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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace