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.
Worksites may include:
rail corridor
danger zone:
running line
parallel networks (adjacent access providers, shared corridor)
adjacent lines
sidings/yards
platforms/buildings
structures
Terminology used will be:
as defined by the Access Provider
Work may occur:
under varied visibility conditions
Safety assessment will be:
as defined within workplace procedures
as defined in the safety assessment work including:
view - line of sight
direction of approaching rail traffic
speed of approaching rail traffic
position of safety
changed local conditions
Communications may include:
receiving and passing on verbal messages/information
reporting unsafe situations and responding to emergencies
general safety and emergency messages
Communications equipment and systems may include:
hand and audible signals
two-way radio
telephone/mobile phone
signage
Communication protocols may include:
general safety
transmitting and receiving messages:
identification
standard radio terms
phonetic alphabet
testing communications equipment
emergency messages
Network control officer may be:
network controller
train controller
area controller
signaller
Safety clothing and equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
protective footwear
hearing protection
Where applicable, worksite protection equipment may include:
warning devices, whistles and sirens
railway track signals
demarcation barriers
lights and flags
electronic devices
signage
Information and documents may include:
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
emergency plan
pre-work briefing
worksite protection plan
Unsafe situations may include:
risks to the individual
risks to the public
risks to rail traffic
risks to the physical assets of the network
Worksite protection plan may include:
defining the limits of the worksite
identifying safe places
identifying positions for inner/outer handsignaller identifying positions for lookouts
identifying level and pedestrian crossings
identifying fixed rail infrastructure including:
signals
overhead structures
bridges/tunnels
turn outs
minimum sighting distances
parallel lines
Piloting may include:
verbal instructions to rail traffic crew
verbal communication with PO/PPO

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 workplace rules and procedures
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
explaining procedures for granting permission for rail traffic to enter Work on Track Authority limit
piloting rail traffic within the Work on Track Authority limit
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 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 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