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, goods and vehicles
Trains may include:
both freight and passenger trains
Major faults may include:
breakdowns
breakages
defective or non-functioning equipment
Passenger facilities may include:
toilets
carriages
buffet cars
fire extinguishers
first aid box
Passenger convenience items may include:
consumables
tissues
foods
plastic cups
toilet paper
paper towels
cooking utensils
eating utensils
Communication methods may include:
telephone
mobile/satellite phone
fax
signed forms
oral and signed communications
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
customers
other professional and technical personnel
Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
end of train markers
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
hearing protection
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:
workplace procedures and job specifications
protocols for dealing with internal and external customers
equipment, supplies and materials checklists
manufacturers specifications and instructions for equipment
verbally communicated information and instructions
operations manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations, legislation 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 state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards

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 rolling stock and equipment checks according to workplace requirements
identifying possible fault or defects that may occur with rolling stock and equipment
correct requirements for reporting identified rolling stock and equipment defects
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