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.
Trains may include:
freight trains
heavy haul
passenger
Work may be conducted:
by day or night
in a range of work environments
on track owned and maintained by different organisations
Abnormal situations may include:
assault on passengers and/or personnel
incorrect information or failure in communications
faulty safeworking equipment:
motorised or manually operated points
non operating signals or indicators
locomotive failure
passenger caught in self-closing doors
passenger initiated alarm/false alarm
pedestrians crossing the track
railway technology failure
track obstructions
wheel slip and uncontrolled slide
Emergencies may include:
bomb threats
chemical spills
collision with:
infrastructure
person
train
vehicle
derailments
fire and explosion
flooding/wash away
passenger emergency
suicide on track
Hazards that can lead to emergency situations may include:
contact with:
human and/or biological waste
infectious and contagious diseases
self-closing doors
sharp objects
syringes and drugs
faulty or out of specification track
faulty rolling stock or motive power units
handling of hot food and equipment
handling, storage and carriage of dangerous goods and other hazardous substances
sudden and unexpected movement of rolling stock/infrastructure
Relevant personnel may include:
maintenance personnel
network owners
passengers
signals staff
station staff
those providing operational assistance
train controllers
train examiners
Consultative processes may include:
affected customers
emergency services
industrial relations and WHS/OHS specialists
official representatives
other employees, supervisors and managers
relevant authorities and institutions
union representatives
Communication in the work area may include:
electronic data interchange (EDI)
mobile/satellite phone
oral, aural or signed communications
radio
radio frequency (RF) systems
Emergency services may include:
ambulance
Defence
fire services
medical services
police
rescue services
security services
state/territory emergency services
Personal protective equipment may include:
end of train markers
flags
gloves
hand lamps
hearing protection
high visibility clothing
safety:
devices
footwear
glasses
headwear
sunglasses
sunscreen
two-way radios
Organisational procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
workplace procedures

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:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and organisational procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Assessment must include exercises that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train
identifying possible responses to identified abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train
communicating effectively with relevant personnel when responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
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 organisational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.