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 will be:
as defined by Access Provider
Work may occur:
by day or night, under varied weather conditions and situations
Safety assessment will be:
as defined within workplace procedures
as defined in the safety assessment for work including:
view - line of sight
direction of approaching trains
speed of approaching trains
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 signals and audible commands
audible warning signal
two way radio
telephone/mobile phone
signage
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
signs
railway track signals
demarcation barriers
lights and flags
electronic devices
Information and documents may include:
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
emergency plan
pre-work briefing
worksite protection plan
Complexity of work activity may include:
type of work to be undertaken
hand tools to be used
track vehicles/track machines
machinery
number of work groups
rail traffic within or between worksite/s
Characteristics of track worksite may include:
location
cuttings and embankments
speed and density of adjacent traffic
parallel networks
electrified network
track circuits
level and pedestrian crossings
limits of worksite
visibility
how the work may affect track under the control of other access providers
multiple work activities
Types of track protection may include:
lookout
track occupancy authority (TOA)
track work authority (TWA)
local possession authority (LPA)
absolute signal blocking (ASB)
electronic authority system blocking (EASB)
Worksite protection plan may include:
defining the authorities boundaries
identifying safe places
identifying positions for inner/outer handsignaller and lookouts
identifying level and pedestrian crossings
identifying fixed rail infrastructure including:
signals
overhead structures
bridges/tunnels
turn outs
minimum sighting distances

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:
identifying complexity of track work activity
conducting a visual assessment of the characteristics of track worksite
determining type of track protection required
preparing worksite protection plan
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