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:
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
Site preparation may include:
levelling
cleaning
preparing trenches
control cable and linkage routes
Equipment types may include:
mechanical
pneumatic/hydraulic
electric
Equipment may include:
signs
lamps
brackets
level crossing assembly
backboards
clamp locks
hoods
switch locks
warning lights
bells
masts
mechanical points and point machines
train stop
non-interlocked levers
chain locks
facing point locks
rod lines
derailers
'A' frames
signals
ground frames
Liaison may be required with:
internal and external personnel
Activities may include:
cutting
bending
shaping
welding
drilling
bolting
clamping with ferrous and non-ferrous bar, rod, tube, chain and wire rope
Resources may include:
chemical cleaning agents
protective paints
lubricants
Fixing and fastening may include:
chemical bonding and bolting
riveting
pining
Tools may include:
hand tools
power tools
air tools
specialist tools as required by the organisation
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
computers
telephones/mobile phones
Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses and safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear and footwear
portable radios
hand lamps and flags
safety devices
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company standards, rules and procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
job specifications
technical manuals
equipment/operational management information
technical and engineering instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
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 regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
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:
assembling components correctly
installing equipment and components correctly
adjusting and testing equipment for correct operation
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