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 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, materials and vehicles
Adjustment methods may vary according to:
rail length
adjustment condition (initial or re-adjustment)
proximity to fixed points (turnouts, bridges etc.)
Adjustment methods may include:
conversion of jointed track to CWR
adjustment of existing CWR
adjustment of existing jointed track
'rail out - rail in' method
Adjustment length may vary according to:
track curvature
proximity to fixed points (turnouts, bridges etc.)
adjustment temperature
equipment limitations
Appropriate measurements may include:
rail temperature
rail gaps
rail longitudinal movement
Rail joints may include:
aluminothermic welds
flashbutt welds
fishplated joints
Track fastenings may include:
anchors
non-resilient fastenings
resilient fastenings
Measuring equipment may include:
rail thermometers
gap gauges
tape measures
measuring wheels
stringline
Tools and equipment may include:
mechanical handling/lifting equipment
hand tools including hammers, impact wrenches, grinders, tension wrenches, friction rail saws, and rail punches
rail tensors
rail heaters
rail threaders
fastening equipment
Communication equipment/systems may include:
two-way radios
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers)
Safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
dust mask
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
works orders
notices, records and requests
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Information may be provided:
electronically
in writing, via forms/documents/plans
orally, via face-to-face communications
trackside signals
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 regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292
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
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying and determining appropriate methods for rail adjustment
taking appropriate measurements and calculating adjustments
ensuring track is restored correctly
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