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.
Equipment may include:
mechanical handling and lifting equipment
track machines
hand tools, including impact or tension wrenches, grinders, friction rail saws, rail punches, rail borers, tie tampers, gauges, track jacks, spiking hammers and bars
rail tensors
fastening equipment
oxy-acetylene equipment
Materials may include:
resilient and static fastenings
sleeper plates or pads
anchors
bolts
nuts
washer clips
shims
fishplates
swage fastenings
Rail joint parts and surroundings to be checked may include:
joint insulation
expansion gap
fishplates
fish bolts
sleepers
sleeper fastening
rail anchoring and rail bonds
track geometry
Fastenings may include:
pandrol clips, fist fastenings, Trac Lok or Rex Lock
dog spikes and dog screws
bolts, spring washers and nuts
double shouldered sleeper plates
insulated sleeper pads
Types of rail joint may include:
mechanical joints
mechanical junction joints
insulated mechanical joints
insulated plate joints
bow plates
bonded insulated joints
Rail ends on curves may require:
bending (also known as pressing or crowing)
Special transitional rail joints may be:
required between changes of mass/wear
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas, such as train controllers and electricians
Communication systems may include:
two-way radios
telephones, including mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Depending on work context, safety and PPE may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios and mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedure

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 legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
examining rail joints to determine defects and selecting appropriate repair methods
checking component parts and carrying out appropriate maintenance activities
completing documentation to organisational requirements
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
applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
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