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.
Worksites may include:
rail corridor
danger zone:
running line
parallel networks (adjacent access providers, shared corridor)
adjacent lines
sidings/yards
platforms/buildings
structures
Terminology will be:
as defined by the applicable track safeworking system and operating procedures
Work may occur:
by day or night, under varied weather conditions and situations
Safety assessment will be:
as defined within workplace procedures
as defined in the safety assessment for work including:
view - line of sight
direction of approaching trains
speed of approaching trains
position of safety
changed local conditions
Network control officer may also be known as:
network controller
train controller
area controller
signaller
Communications may include:
receiving and passing on verbal messages/information
reporting unsafe situations and responding to emergencies
general safety and emergency messages
Communications equipment and systems may include:
hand and audible signals
radios
telephones/mobile phones
signage
Safety clothing and equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
protective footwear
hearing protection
Where applicable, worksite protection equipment may include:
warning devices, whistles and sirens
railway track signals
demarcation barriers
lights, flags and signs
electronic devices
blocking facilities
Information and documents may include:
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
safeworking rules and procedures emergency plan
pre-work briefing
worksite protection plan
Complexity of work activity may involve:
type of work to be undertaken
hand tools to be used
track vehicles
machinery
multiple work groups
rail traffic within or between worksite
Characteristics of track worksite may include:
location
cuttings and embankments
speed and density of adjacent traffic
parallel networks (adjacent access providers, shared corridor)
electrified network
track circuits
level and pedestrian crossings
limits of worksite
visibility
work affecting track under the control of other access providers
multiple work activities
Types of track protection may include:
lookout working
track occupancy authority
track work authority
local possession authority
absolute signal blocking
Worksite protection plans may include:
defining the limits
identifying safe places
identifying level and pedestrian crossings
identifying fixed rail infrastructure including:
signals
overhead structures
bridges/tunnels
turn outs
minimum sighting distances
LPA documentation may include:
train notice
LPA worksite permits
train register book
forms
Adjustments to local possession authority may include:
extending time
varying location

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 required knowledge and skills
relevant workplace rules and procedures
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
managing worksite protection plans
deploying resources to provide protection for the LPA in accordance with the worksite protection plan
requesting permission for LPA from network control officer
negotiating adjustments to LPA with network control officer
explaining how to fulfil an LPA
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 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 knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace