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 may be conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Operational management systems include:
both the manual and computerised components for conveying, verifying and recording information and instructions between internal and external customers including other workplaces or individuals to whom a service is provided
Locations may include:
tracks and sidings within the workplace's network
other rail authorities' network
customer depots, sidings and yards
maintenance and servicing sites
yards within the workplace's network
Rolling stock includes:
all types of wagons and carriages
electric locomotives
multiple units including electric multiple units
rail tractors
diesel locomotives
railcars
steam locomotives
track maintenance vehicle
Proposed rolling stock movements include those originating from:
scheduled services
implementation of contingency plans
adjusted services
Contingency plans and contingencies may involve:
emergency procedures manuals
ADG Code
safeworking systems and requirements
Information/documents 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
workplace procedures and job specification
induction and training materials
train movement plans
train schedules
rolling stock specifications
rolling stock records
emergency procedures manual
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian Standards and related regulatory requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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