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

the time frames typically expected for the work function and industrial environment

Compliance with site safety plans, OH&S regulations and other regulatory requirements

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

explaining procedures for granting permission for rail traffic to enter occupancy/possession limit

identifying all fixed signal types and correct procedures to pass them

escorting rail traffic within occupancy/possession limit

explaining procedures for authorising rail traffic to exit occupancy/possession limit

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 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

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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Access provider's and organisational policies, procedures and protocols

Rail terminology as defined by the applicable access provider

Access provider's policies, procedures and protocols in the event of identified unsafe situations or emergencies within workplace role

Types of fixed signals and procedures for passing them

Audible warning equipment and their use, if applicable

Site safety plans

Operational communication protocols and systems

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with individuals and work groups

Follow workplace policies, procedures and protocols

Conduct a situational awareness assessment

Use required personal protective equipment conforming to organisational standards

Apply procedures for the use of audible track warners, if applicable

Identify unsafe situations and emergencies

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

Worksites may include:

rail corridor

danger zone:

running line

parallel networks (adjacent access providers, shared corridor)

adjacent lines

sidings/yards

platforms/buildings

structures

Terminology used will be:

as defined by the applicable track safeworking system and operating procedures

Work may occur:

under varied visibility conditions

Situational awareness will be:

as defined within the workplace procedures

as defined in the risk assessment for situational awareness including:

view - line of sight

direction of approaching trains

speed of approaching trains

position of safety

changed local conditions

Communications may include:

receive and pass on verbal messages/information

report unsafe situations and respond to emergencies

general safety and emergency messages

Communications equipment and systems may include:

hand and audible signals

two-way radio

telephone/mobile phone

signage

Communication protocols may include:

general safety

transmitting and receiving messages:

identification

standard radio terms

phonetic alphabet

testing communications equipment

emergency messages

Network control officer may be:

network controller

train controller

area controller

signaller

Safety clothing and equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

protective footwear

hearing protection

Where applicable, worksite protection equipment may include:

warning devices, whistles and sirens

audible track warning devices

demarcation barriers

lights and flags

electronic devices

signage

Information and documents may include:

workplace procedures, policies and work instructions

worksite safety plan

emergency plan

pre-work briefing

worksite protection plan

Unsafe situations may include:

risks to the individual

risks to the public

risks to rail traffic

risks to the physical assets of the network

Audible track warning devices may be known as:

railway track signals

detonators

Audible warning equipment may include:

horn

whistle

Site safety plans may include:

defining the boundaries

identifying positions of safety

identifying positions for inner/outer handsignaller and lookouts

identifying level and pedestrian crossings

identifying fixed rail infrastructure including:

signals

overhead structures

bridges/tunnels

turn outs

minimum sighting distances

parallel lines

Escorting may include:

verbal instructions to rail traffic driver

verbal communication with work group supervisors