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.
Equipment, motive power units and rolling stock to be checked and maintained may include:
all classes of locomotives, motive power units, passenger carriages, rail cars and types of wagons in service within Australian rail systems
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all weather conditions.
in confined spaces
in exposed conditions
in controlled or open environments

Minor maintenance/repair component exchange may include:
minor component change out
diagnosing minor faults
identifying correct lubricants
identifying correct fuel and carrying out refuelling
identifying correct solvents and cleaning fluids
maintaining fluid and air pressures
replacing faulty/damaged/worn equipment
servicing and cleaning batteries
inspecting bogies, running gear and ancillary equipment in cabin or on rolling stock
Safety equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
end of train markers
sunscreen and sun glasses
insect repellent
gloves, safety headwear, mask and footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
flags and hand lamps
safety glasses and hearing protection
safety devices
Environmental hazards may include:
leaking oil and fuel
defective or inappropriately adjusted exhaust systems
gases emitted from battery charging system
inappropriate disposal of fluids in drains or sewerage systems
inappropriate disposal of waste and rubbish
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel including supervisors and managers
equipment manufacturers representatives and contractors
union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
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
Operators of mechanised equipment must have:
undertaken training and, where appropriate, hold the relevant license, permit or certificate
be recognised as competent for the class of machinery being used
Information/records may include:
workplace operational and technical instructions and procedures for the diagnosis and rectification of minor faults
relevant regulations including state/territory safety codes of practice and safeworking regulations
maintenance checklists and records for the diagnosis and rectification of minor faults
tool/equipment manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures
precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when diagnosing and rectifying minor faults
OH&S procedures
QA plans and procedures
data and document control procedures
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
emergency procedures
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
workers compensation regulations

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 rolling stock and equipment checks required for a range of rolling stock in the workplace
identifying typical faults or defects that may occur on rolling stock and equipment
correct workplace requirements for reporting identified rolling stock or equipment defects
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