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.
Operations conducted by day or night in:
the full range of weather conditions
the full range of light conditions
typical running temperatures of trains
Locations for examinations may include:
heavy traffic
high volume city freight or passenger terminals
remote regional yard and siding locations
Persons involved in examination may include:
self only or self in conjunction with other personnel
Train under examination may be:
loaded or unloaded
Items examined may include:
brake equipment
draw gear
superstructures
out-of-gauge conditions
wheels
load and discharge doors
locking and securing devices
dangerous goods condition and separation
air and electrical connections
load condition (damage, leaks etc.)
load securing devices (chains, ropes, pins etc.)
trailing items (ropes, hoses etc.)
Communication methods may include:
written
verbal
line-of-sight signals
radio/telephone
Relevant personnel may include:
train controllers
train examiners
maintenance personnel
train crews
yard and other operational personnel
those responsible for controlling signals
Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
end of train markers
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phone/satellite phone
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
hearing protection
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
passenger train preparation docket
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
repair cards and books
inspection reports
consist forms
wagon cards
transport instructions
incident reports
safeworking forms
out-of-gauge documents
load and weight records
dangerous goods manifest and declarations
drivers advice (train load)
mechanical condition advice forms
equipment operations manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
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 state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
ADG Code and 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 possible problems/issues that a visual inspection may find
carrying out visual inspection of a number of trains correctly
completing documentation/reporting requirements correctly and in accordance with organisational procedures
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