Elements and Performance Criteria

Work may include:
track work carried out in the state/territory concerned and covered by the safeworking system applicable in that state or territory. Work carried out on the Defined Interstate Rail Network is covered by separate competency units and relates to the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network

Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in both normal and emergency situations
under all possible weather conditions

Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments

Work may involve:
exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles

Terminology and related meanings will be:
as defined within the relevant state/territory safeworking system

Track protection rules will be:
as defined within relevant the state/territory safeworking system

Where applicable, work site safety plans will be:
as defined within the relevant state/territory safeworking system

Equipment may include:
flags
detonators
stands
stop signs
speed boards
whistles
lamps

Communications equipment may include but is not limited to:
hand-held or portable equipment
fixed equipment
portable equipment belt and harness
specialised testing facilities

Radio, hand, light and flag commands will be:
as defined within the relevant state/territory safeworking system

Safety clothing and equipment may include but is not limited to:
high visibility clothing
sunscreen and sunglasses
insect repellent
safety glasses, headwear, mask, footwear and gloves
hearing protection
safety devices
lighting including strobe lighting
hand tools

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures

Depending on the workplace context concerned, documentation/records may include but are not limited to:
the relevant rules and regulations of the applicable state/territory safeworking system
instructions of relevant rail authorities concerning rail safety and operations
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
work orders
technical instructions
worksite safety plan (where applicable)
Emergency Response Plan (ER Plan) and emergency procedure manuals
train running information (TRI)
local instructions
safeworking forms
manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
two-way radio operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
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 including AS4292
relevant state/territory OH&S regulations
state, federal or territory environmental protection legislation
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
relevant national and state/territory dangerous goods legislation

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 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/or equipment, and/or
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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace