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.
Emergency situations may include:
suicide on the track
derailments
collision
customer emergency
chemical spills
fire and explosion
Abnormal situations may include:
technology failure
wheel slip and uncontrolled slide
signals in stop mode
false alarm
track obstructions
pedestrians crossing the track
illness
incorrect information or failure in communications
Relevant personnel may include:
train controllers
maintenance personnel
those providing operational assistance
signals staff
station staff
Communication in the work area may include:
radio
phone
Emergency services may include:
fire brigade
police
ambulance
medical services
rescue services
state emergency services
security services
Information/documents may include:
organisational and/or network procedures and policies for managing emergencies and abnormal situations, including the relevant emergency response plan where applicable
material safety data sheets (where applicable)
communications equipment procedures and protocols
equipment operation manuals and maintenance specifications
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 and environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations

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
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying typical emergencies or abnormal situations that may occur
explaining possible responses to identified emergency or abnormal situations
communicating effectively with relevant personnel when responding to an emergency or abnormal situation
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 organisational/network 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