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.
Types of trains may include:
any electric passenger trains in service within Australian rail systems
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all weather conditions.
in exposed conditions and controlled or open environment
Fault rectification/repair component exchange may include:
minor component change out
diagnosing faults
replacing faulty/damaged/worn equipment
resetting circuit breakers
operating isolating taps/cocks
resetting safety apparatus
isolating faulty components
tying up loose equipment
operating diagnostic equipment
Safety equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
sunscreen and sun glasses
insect repellent
gloves and footwear
portable radios
flags and hand lamps
safety glasses
safety devices
Environmental hazards may include:
leaking oil or gases
noise from defective or inappropriately adjusted equipment
Consultative processes may include:
supervisors and managers
union representatives
fitters/maintenance staff
train examiners
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established or standard procedures
Contingency processes may relate to:
personal injury
tool malfunctions or loss
Information/records may include:
workplace operational and technical instructions and procedures for the identification, diagnosis and rectification of faults
records for the identification, diagnosis and rectification of faults
tool/equipment manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures
precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when identifying, diagnosing and rectifying minor faults
OH&S procedures
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
emergency procedures
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state OH&S legislation
relevant state environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workers compensation regulations

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
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying typical faults that may occur on electric passenger trains
correctly rectifying a range of faults on an electric passenger train
explaining and/or demonstrating procedures for reporting faults and inoperable equipment
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace