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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations.
Workplace information
Workplace information can include
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and
drawings and
plans.
Railway network features
Cane railway network features and their characteristics may include
main and branch lines
yards
sidings
loops
dump points and pads
road transport delivery points where relevant.
Information systems
Information systems may be print or screen based.
Equipment
Equipment may include tamper and related attachments.
Equipment status
Confirming equipment status involves
conducting relevant pre-start checks
confirming that housekeeping standards are met, all safety guards are in place
equipment is ready and safe to operate.
Teamwork
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.
Communication methods
Communication methods may include use of two-way radios.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
Assess operational status of tamper and carry out pre-operational checks
Operate tamper to apply and compact ballast and lift and align track to meet design and construction specifications
Monitor track laying.
Identify faults in operation of equipment
Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance
Use appropriate communication methods and equipment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Site and related project information
Relevant codes of practice and industry standards
Tamper and related equipment
Materials handling equipment and relevant hand and power tools
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation
Ballast
Track work
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Communication systems and equipment
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.
Method of assessment
A tamper operator may also require competence in:
TLIC2041A Operate on-track self-propelled equipment
FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface where the tamper is computer controlled.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.