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.
Work may include:
basic rail operations carried out on the rail network concerned and covered by the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
Terminology and related meanings will be:
as defined within the applicable safeworking system
Work may occur:
by day or night, in both normal and emergency situations and under any conditions of weather
Where applicable, work site safety plans will be:
as defined within the applicable safeworking system
Occupancy authorities will be:
as defined within the applicable safeworking system
Rules related to the use and operation of track vehicles and equipment will be:
as defined within applicable safeworking system
Communication protocols will be as specified within applicable safeworking system and may include:
general safety
emergency messages
testing communications equipment
transmitting and receiving messages
identification
standard radio terms
phonetic alphabet
spoken figures
Communications equipment may include:
hand-held or portable equipment
fixed equipment
specialised testing facilities
Track work protocols will be:
as defined within the applicable safeworking system
Safety clothing and equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
sunscreen and sunglasses
insect repellent
safety glasses, headwear, mask, footwear and gloves
hearing protection
safety devices
lighting including strobe lighting
hand tools
Where applicable, worksite protection equipment may include:
joint occupancy rules
blocking facilities (manual and electronic)
trackside signs
audible warning signs
warning devices, whistles and sirens
partitioning materials and structures
barriers, lights and flags
fixed and mobile communications equipment
Information and documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
instructions of relevant rail authorities concerning rail safety and operations
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
relevant occupancy authorities (where applicable)
train authorities (where applicable)
worksite safety plan (where applicable)
Emergency Response Plan (ER Plan) and emergency procedure manuals
train running information (TRI)
train notices
train register books
failure reports
local instructions
operating and maintenance instructions of relevant equipment manufacturers
voice communications log
safeworking forms
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each 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 regulations
state, federal or territory environmental protection legislation
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
relevant national and state/territory dangerous goods 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
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