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.
Work may involve:
exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances
movement of equipment, materials and vehicles
Points and crossing may include:
turnouts
diamond crossings
slips
catchpoints
expansion switches
Equipment may include:
off-track plant
cranes
mechanical lifting and handling devices
rail-mounted transporter vehicles
hand tools and small plant
rail saws and rail drills
Measurement equipment may include:
measuring tapes
stringline
rail gauges (switch and crossing)
gauge boards
Materials may include:
rail
rail jewellery
sleepers and ties
bearers
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas, such as signalling staff
Communication systems may include:
two-way radios
telephones, including mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Safety and PPE may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
dust mask
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios and mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Information and documents may include:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
local authority regulations and procedures
works orders
technical instructions, plans and specifications
manufacturer or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio or mobile telephone operation procedures
quality assurance (QA) plans, data and document control
Information may be provided:
electronically
in writing, via forms, documents and plans
orally, via face-to-face communications
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory, together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant Australian standards and related requirements
relevant state and territory legislation relating to:
environmental protection
OH&S

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 that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
supervising the construction of timber or composite points and crossings on at least two separate occasions

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
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