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 relevant weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces or exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals, dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, materials and vehicles
Pole types may include:
wood
concrete
steel
composite
Associated hardware may include:
insulators
crossarms
stays
earth down leads and bond wires
crossarm braces
pole steps
shackle straps
associated bolts and clamps
Maintenance requirements may be obtained from:
site inspection
works orders
workplace personnel
client requests
Inspection/testing devices may include:
electronic data capture devices
computers
sonic testing devices
shigometer
X-ray
CAT-scanner
proof load tester
drills
Works orders may include:
drawings
plans
resource and materials lists.
materials lists
Resources may include:
personnel
plant
equipment
transport
Liaison may involve:
clients
authorities
landowners
personnel
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones
Information may be provided:
electronically
in writing, via forms/documents
orally, via face-to-face communications
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
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
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
relevant log or record book
maintenance notices, records and requests
local instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio operation procedures
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation 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
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