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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations.
Workplace information
Workplace information can include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and
manufacturer's specifications.
Cane transport network
Cane transport network features and their characteristics may include:
main and branch lines
yards
sidings
loops
dump points and pads
and road transport delivery points.
Equipment and materials
Equipment and materials may include:
materials handling equipment such as front end loaders and cranes
hand tools
pneumatic tools
base plates
clips
dog spikes
anchors
screws
insulating biscuits and
camber plates.
Information systems
Information systems may be print or screen based.
Confirming equipment status
Confirming equipment status involves conducting relevant pre-start checks, confirming that all safety guards and equipment are ready and safe to operate.
Teamwork
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.
Communication methods
Communication methods may include use of two-way radios.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
interpret workplace information
estimate material requirements
assess operational status of equipment and carry out pre-operational checks
position and align sleepers to meet specifications
identify faulty operation of equipment
identify unacceptable work outcomes
take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Site and related project information
Relevant codes of practice and industry standards
Materials handling equipment and relevant hand and power tools
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation
Sleepers and related materials
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Communication systems and equipment
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.
Method of assessment
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. This may include:
SUG217A Lay rails; and/or
SUG218A Lay skeleton track
AHCMOM207A Conduct front end loader operations.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.