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 applicable track safeworking system and operating procedures
Work may occur:
under varied visibility conditions
Safety assessment will be:
as defined within the workplace procedures
as defined in the safety assessment for work including:
view - line of sight
direction of approaching rail traffic
speed of approaching rail traffic
safety place
changed local conditions
Communications equipment and systems may include:
hand and audible signals
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
railway track signals
demarcation barriers
lights and flags
electronic devices
Network control officer may be:
network controller
train controller
area controller
signaller
Information and documents may include:
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
worksite safety plan
emergency plan
pre-work briefing
worksite protection plan
Unsafe situations may include:
risks to the individual
risks to other workers
risks to the public
risks to rail traffic
risks to network physical assets
Audible warning equipment may include:
horn
whistle
Communication protocols may include:
general safety
transmitting and receiving messages:
identification
standard radio terms
phonetic alphabet
testing communications equipment
emergency messages
Worksite protection plans may include:
defining the limits of the worksite
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
parallel lines
Considerations for TWA placement may include:
meaning of:
inner protection
outer protection
intermediate
hand signals
train speeds
line of sight
location conditions
worksite characteristics
multiple work activities
type of work activity

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:
reading and interpreting responsibilities for worksite protection from worksite safety plan
identifying appropriate resources for worksite protection
conducting pre-start briefing for work group
determining and setting out protection
coordinating protection as rail traffic travels through worksite
explaining how to manage unsafe situations and emergencies
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
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace