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 may be conducted:
by day or night
in all possible weather conditions
Site preparation may include:
site clearance
positioning
levelling
sub-foundation and ground preparation
drainage and concrete form work (prefabricated or prepared on site using steel or timber)
Foundations may be:
poured concrete (pre-mixed or mixed on site) or pre-cast concrete slabs
flooring
sub-stands
blocks
Structures may include:
signal posts
level crossing protection
gantries
ground frames/bases
A frames
cranks
prefabricated structures, but do not include major structures covered by the Building Code
Housings:
may include prefabricated structures, cupboards and location cases
may be mounted on the ground, on structures, inside control cases or on external surfaces. Housings covered by the building code are not included
Preparation may include:
ensuring compliance with drawings/specifications, functionality, minor adjustments
locating/securing and painting or other protective measures
Job specifications may be defined in:
relevant technical manuals
Installation and assembly may include the application of:
protective coatings, paints or lubricants
Gauge structure is:
as required by each organisation for clearance
Communications equipment may include:
two-way radios, and/or
telephones
Depending on work context, safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
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:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
relevant logs or record books
work orders
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection 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