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 any weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Minor mechanical equipment may include:
mechanical handling/lifting equipment
compressors
small plant such as motorised borers and saws
generators
Materials may include:
servicing materials such as lubricants
related materials and consumables needed when using tools, e.g. nails, screws, grease, saw blades, grinding wheels, drill bits, etc.
Safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
sunscreen and sun glasses
insect repellent
gloves
safety headwear
mask
footwear
safety glasses and hearing protection
portable radios/mobile phones
flags and hand lamps
safety devices
Environmental hazards may include:
leaking oil and fuel
inappropriate disposal of fluids in drains or sewerage systems
inappropriate disposal of waste and rubbish
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established or standard procedures
Contingency processes may relate to:
personal injury
tool malfunctions
Information/records may include:
workplace operational and technical instructions and procedures for the use and maintenance of minor mechanical equipment
relevant regulations including state/territory safety codes of practice and safeworking regulations
maintenance checklists and records for the use and maintenance of minor mechanical equipment
work orders
tool/equipment manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures
precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment
OH&S procedures
QA plans, data and document control
data and document control procedures
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
emergency procedures manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation 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 Australian Standards and related requirements including AS 4292
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
Communication equipment systems may include:
two-way radios
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Information may be provided:
electronically
in writing, via forms/documents/plans
orally, via face-to-face communications

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:
carrying out pre-operation checks
operating mechanical equipment correctly
performing routine maintenance on mechanical equipment
storing mechanical equipment appropriately
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