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:

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and organisational procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement.

Assessment must include exercises that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

carrying out checks of different types of motive power units and rolling stock

identifying possible faults, defects and deficiencies, and appropriate remedial activities

carrying out minor repairs correctly.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

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 organisational 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.

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Communication protocols

Emergency procedures

Isolation systems

Operational requirement of rolling stock

Relevant information/records may include:

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

checklists and records for diagnosing and rectifying minor faults

data and document control procedures

precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when diagnosing and rectifying minor faults, defects and deficiencies

relevant regulations including state/territory safety codes of practice

tool/equipment manufacturer instructions, specifications and recommended procedures

workplace operational and technical instructions and procedures for diagnosing and rectifying minor faults, defect and deficiencies

Relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

Relevant organisational standards

Relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

Relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

Relevant WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes and procedures

Tools and equipment used when diagnosing and rectifying minor faults, defects and deficiencies and the procedures and precautions for their care, use and storage

Typical minor repair problems that can occur, and related action that should be taken

Workplace component and material supply system

Workplace documentation and record requirements

Workplace procedures and policies for the diagnosis and repair of minor faults, defects and deficiencies

Required skills:

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Communicate effectively with others when rectifying minor faults, defects and deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment to identify hazards

Implement contingency plans when diagnosing and rectifying minor faults, defects and deficiencies

Make decisions based on evaluation of faults, defects and deficiencies and operational capabilities

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Operate tools and equipment when identifying, diagnosing and rectifying minor faults, defects and deficiencies

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the identification, diagnosis and rectification of minor faults, defects and deficiencies

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

Work collaboratively with others when identifying, diagnosing and rectifying minor faults, defects and deficiencies

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Minor repairs may include:

broken or leaking brake and branch pipes

changing brake blocks

changing flexible air hoses/hosebags

coupling systems, for example changing knuckles

inspecting wheels and ancillary equipment in cabin or on rolling stock

isolating equipment

minor component change out

safety systems

Safety equipment may include:

communication equipment

flags and hand lamps

gloves, safety headwear, mask and footwear

high visibility clothing

insect repellent

safety devices

safety glasses and hearing protection

sunscreen and sunglasses

Organisational procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

established or standard procedures

workplace procedures

Contingency plans may include:

emergency response plans

instructions from infrastructure owner

instructions from network controller

personal injury