This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

researching information related to rail safety worker competency requirements

using scanning techniques to locate the key requirements in training and assessment materials

reading complex materials such as legislation and competency standards

communicating with others regarding the examination of information relating to training and assessment

sampling to select sufficient records for analysis

problem solving to confirm training arrangements and identify actions needed for compliance

selfmanagement to work ethically and in accordance with legislation

using technology to conduct research access legislative requirements and record processes and outcomes

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying environmental and occupational health and safety procedures to administrative work and when in the field reviewing training arrangements

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislative regulatory and procedural requirements for rail safety worker competency development and assessment

Australian Quality Training Framework

format of and terminology used in competency standards and training materials

organisational policies procedures and guidelines relating to the review of training and assessment arrangements

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the unit descriptor performance criteria The range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit

review of rail safety worker training arrangements in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when reviewing training arrangements including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

Resources essential for assessment include

legislation relating to rail safety competency requirements

organisational proceduresguidelines and protocols relating to review of training arrangements

AQTF standards and guidelines

scenarios andor case studies to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when reviewing training arrangements

access to relevant systems

Method of assessment

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit must use authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses and may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

demonstration

observation

simulation or role plays

case studiesscenarios

workplace projects

portfolios

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate and where the person has a disability the principle of reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment

Assessment methods should reflect but not exceed workplace demands such as literacy demands and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Suggested units that may be coassessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVB Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOVA Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPRAILA Assess and administer accreditation and registration applications

PSPRAIL502A Assess and administer accreditation and registration applications

PSPRAILA Receive and act on industry safety information and intelligence

PSPRAIL503A Receive and act on industry safety information and intelligence

BSBAUDB Lead a quality audit

BSBAUD503B Lead a quality audit.

Guidance information for assessment

For consistency of assessment

evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Assessing employability skills

employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors

the way these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts

employability skills embedded in this unit of competency should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skills set or qualification and in the context of the job role

In practice reviewing training arrangements overlaps with other generalist or specialist work activities such as undertaking research and analysis acting ethically using complex communication strategies leading quality audits and assessing and administering accreditation and registration applications Coassessment with units of competency addressing these other activities could be considered

Rail safety worker competency plans may include:

Required elements of rail safety worker training and assessment systems may include:

Criteria under the Australian Quality Training Framework may include: