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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations.
Workplace information
Workplace information can include:
master schedule
daily schedule
bin allotments
mill crushing rate
harvesting roster
train running slips
maintenance advice
Network systems
Network systems can include
block sections and check points
multiple trains in block
mimic board
train graphs
control sheets.
Traffic movement information
This is done at commencement of shift and may include use of verbal advice, log books, incident reports, mimic boards and related documentation.
Factors impacting on traffic scheduling
Factors can include:
mill status and current crush rate
next planned mill stop
timing of crib breaks
availability of empty bins, taking into account mixed bin fleet if appropriate
availability of full-yard space
availability of empty-yard space
contractor/harvester rates
siding status
track infrastructure condition
rolling stock condition
transport schedule amendments
Workplace information
Information provided includes
instructions
running information including schedule changes for pickups and deliveries
maintenance status including location of non-operational locomotives and damaged bins
other hazards and all other information affecting cane transportation operations
Teamwork
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.
Communication methods
Communication methods include use of two-way radios used in accordance with workplace requirements and state authority protocols.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
receive information on status of traffic movements and occurrences
confirm status of traffic movements
operate communication systems to provide advice to personnel
demonstrate procedures for controlling train movements
apply procedure to calculate efficient loads
maintain workplace records
prepare for and conduct handover
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Transport system and associated information and communication systems and equipment
Relevant codes of practice and industry standards
Workplace information required to determine and monitor safe traffic movements on the cane transport network. This includes provision of a traffic schedule against which to assess, adjust and monitor work progress against schedule
Operating procedures related to work responsibilities
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures
Method of assessment
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.