Work may be undertaken in various contexts within the transport and logistics industry. The unit generally applies to those who provide leadership of others individually or in teams.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Identify designated area of responsibility

1.1 Designated area of responsibility is identified in accordance with organisational requirements

1.2 Contribution is made to the maintenance of the asset register on the basis of current and ongoing needs and in accordance with organisational requirements

1.3 Assets to be recorded in the asset register are identified in accordance with organisational requirements

2 Record assets and their condition

2.1 Specified details of all material assets are identified and recorded in accordance with the asset management policies and procedures

2.2 Condition of each asset is determined and corrective maintenance tasks are recorded in accordance with manufacturer specifications, relevant Australian standards and organisational requirements

2.3 If applicable, the useful/residual life of each asset is determined in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements

3 Maintain records within asset management system

3.1 Records of asset management activities are updated in accordance with organisational requirements

3.2 Periodic audits are conducted to ensure accuracy of asset register in accordance with organisational requirements

3.3 Contribution is made to any review of the asset management system to ensure it is supporting business needs in accordance with organisational requirements

3.4 Guidance is provided in accordance with organisational requirements to support effective management and maintenance of the asset register

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of national, state and territory regulatory requirements

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Different types of asset management systems used within the organisation

Organisation’s asset management processes, procedures and standards

Requirements for completing relevant documentation

Different types of rail assets applicable to own area

Required skills:

Apply the organisation’s asset management processes, procedures and standards

Determine the condition of a range of assets

Complete documentation relating to the management of assets

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

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

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

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

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.

Area of responsibility and assets may include:

track and components

structures and components

right of way and components

plant and equipment

signalling and electrical components

buildings

assets in the process of being transferred

land

office equipment and furniture

vehicles

facilities

Management activities may include:

maintenance

repairs

purchases

loss

damage

disposal

installation

Depending on the organisation concerned, organisational procedures may be called:

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

company procedures

enterprise procedures

workplace procedures

established procedures

Documentation and records may include:

lists of assets and asset registers

organisational standards, policies, regulations and codes of practice

manufacturer specifications and procedures

maintenance schedules

asset management documentation and record systems

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

relevant federal, state and territory legislation

This unit contains employability skills.