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.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments
by day or night
Work 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 vehicular traffic
Freight handling equipment may include:
all forms of freight handling equipment used by a rail organisation for the loading/unloading, lifting, moving or storage of freight, including mechanical lifting devices, forklifts and pallets
Freight may include:
packages
luggage
bicycles
animals
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees, supervisors and managers
customers and agents
official representatives
relevant authorities and institutions
management and union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
email
internet
RF systems
oral, aural or signed communications
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
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:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
workplace procedures and policies for the organisation of freight yard movements
freight documentation including cartnotes, delivery notes, special clearances, consignment notes, dangerous goods certificates, authorised weighbridge certificates, list of contents
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
manufacturers specifications and instructions for equipment use
conditions of service, award, enterprise bargaining agreement, and other industrial arrangements
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:
Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes
Australian and International Explosives Codes
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workers compensation regulations

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
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