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.
Motive power units may include all motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include:
diesel locomotives
electric locomotives
railcars
Defined limits may include:
yards
terminals
private sidings
Motive power equipment may include:
auxiliary systems
automatic control systems
braking systems
drive systems
instrumentation
manual controls
communication systems
warning equipment
power source
vigilance systems
traction systems
head and marker lights
Relevant personnel may include:
train crew
train controllers and signallers
rostering supervisors and staff
depot coordinators
yard masters, supervisors and other operational personnel
service delivery supervisors
station yard staff
maintenance and cleaning personnel
immediate internal or external customers
Action taken upon the identification of faults, defects or deficiencies may include:
reporting the problem and carrying out repairs (depending on the level and extent of work required)
isolating and tagging the faulty equipment and advising appropriate personnel of the fault and need for repair or replacement
Depending on the organisation, concerned organisational procedures may be known as:
standard operating procedures
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedures
Safety and personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
sunscreen
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear and footwear
two-way radios
mobile phones
hand lamps
safety devices
audible indicators
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
Information and documents may include:
motive power unit operational records and user logbooks
maintenance notices, records and requests
preparation sheets certificates and service dockets
emergency procedures manual
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes 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/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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 required 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
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