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.
Worksites may include:
rail corridor
danger zone:
running line
parallel networks (adjacent access providers, shared corridor)
adjacent lines
sidings/yards
platforms/buildings
structures
Terminology will be:
as defined by the applicable track safeworking system and operating procedures
Work may occur:
by day or night, under varied weather conditions and situations
Safety assessment will be:
as defined within the workplace procedures
as defined in the safety assessment for work including:
view - line of sight
direction of approaching rail traffic
changed local conditions
Network control officer may be:
network controller
train controller
area controller
signaller
Communications may include:
receiving and passing on verbal messages/information
reporting unsafe situations and responding to emergencies
general safety and emergency messages
Communications equipment and systems may include:
hand and audible signals
radios
telephones/mobile phones
signage
Safety clothing and equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
protective footwear
hearing protection
Where applicable, worksite protection equipment may include:
warning devices, whistles and sirens
railway track signals
demarcation barriers
lights and flags
electronic devices
signage
Information and documents may include:
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
emergency plan
pre-work briefing
Types of track protection may include:
lookout
track occupancy authority (TOA)
track work authority (TWA)
local possession authority (LPA)
absolute signal blocking (ASB)
Limits of protection may include
signals
signs
block point
Type of vehicle may include:
road/rail
track vehicles
Varied conditions may include:
gradients
line of sight
weather
condition of rail
multiple rail traffic crews
multiple vehicles
Alterations to occupancy authority may include:
extending time
reducing time

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 workplace rules and procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
demonstrating requesting and documenting permission to occupy track
explaining how to determine limits of travel
conducting a safety assessment
demonstrating observing speed limit appropriate for type of vehicle, type of track and local conditions
explaining and demonstrating passing signals in accordance with rules and procedures
demonstrating how to identify position of points and their correct operation
identifying signals
demonstrating operation of a vigilance unit
identifying appropriate response to typical unsafe situations and/or emergencies
demonstrating cancellation or fulfilment of an occupancy authority using appropriate procedures and documentation
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 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 knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace