Elements and Performance Criteria

Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all weather conditions

Work may be conducted in:
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments

Work may involve:
exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, materials and vehicles

Equipment may include:
basic mechanical/hydraulic self-propelled equipment, including:
jacks
borers
pullers
(rail-mounted) lubricators
winches
tampers
rail adjusters
ballast scarifiers
equipment with multiple functions, including: ballast regulators, cranes, sleeper renewer, gantry, sleeper laying frame, disposal and distribution wagons, and road/rail equipment when operated in rail mode
complex self-propelled equipment, including:
tamper liners
track laying machines
rail-mounted lubrication vehicles
rail planers
rail grinders
undercutters
ballast cleaning machines
ballast screening and collection units
track geometry recording and detection cars

Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas

Communication equipment/systems may include:
two-way radios
radio headsets
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signal

Information may be provided:
electronically
in writing, via forms/documents
orally, via face-to-face communications

Safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices

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:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
relevant log or record book
maintenance notices, records and requests
local authority regulations and procedures
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures
information provided by other workplace personnel
work orders
QA plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable procedures 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

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:

performing pre- and post-operational equipment checks
operating self-propelled equipment on track in travel and work mode

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