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
Worksite protection plan will be:
as defined by workplace procedures
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 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
audible signals
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
demarcation barriers
lights and flags
other devices
Information and documents may include:
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
worksite safety plan
emergency plan
pre-work briefing and worksite protection plan
Unsafe situations may include:
risks to the individual
risks to other workers
risks to the public
risks to trains
risks to the physical assets of the network
Audible warning equipment may include:
horn
whistle

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
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Compliance with worksite protection plan
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying unsafe and ineffective lookout positions
taking up lookout position that enables effective communication of rail traffic movements
appropriate use of audible warning devices
appropriate use of hand signals to communicate with rail traffic crew
taking appropriate action in an unsafe situation and/or emergency
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