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 include:
rail operations carried out in the state/territory concerned and covered by the legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
Terminology and related meanings will be:
as defined within the applicable safeworking system
Work may occur:
by day or night
in both normal and emergency situations
in all weather conditions
Communication protocols will be as specified within applicable safeworking system and may include:
general safety
emergency messages
testing communications equipment
transmitting and receiving messages
identification
standard radio terms
phonetic alphabet
spoken figures
Communications equipment may include:
hand-held or portable equipment
fixed equipment
mobile/satellite phones
specialised testing facilities
Radio, hand, light and flag commands will be:
as defined within the applicable safeworking system
Track work protocols will be:
as defined within the applicable safeworking system
Safety clothing and equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
end of train markers
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
hearing protection
Information and documents may include:
instructions of relevant rail authorities concerning rail safety and operations
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
relevant occupancy authorities (where applicable)
train authorities (where applicable)
worksite safety plan (where applicable)
Emergency Response Plan (ER Plan) and emergency procedure manuals
train running information (TRI)
train notices
train register books
failure reports
local instructions
take-off location documents
level crossing location documents
track and infrastructure drawings and diagrams
plant, equipment, track vehicle and communications equipment registers
operating and maintenance instructions of relevant equipment manufacturers
repair cards and books
voice communications log
safeworking forms
Applicable legislation, regulations 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 Australian Standards and related requirements including AS 4292
relevant state/territory OH&S regulations
state, federal or territory environmental protection legislation
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards

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:
identifying all applicable safeworking systems for their applicable occupation
using and responding appropriately to a range of radio, hand, light and flag signals as used for their applicable occupation
identifying unsafe or emergency situations that could occur in their workplace and appropriate responses
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