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

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

using appropriate measurement tools to measure the range of geometry elements

accurately recording and reporting results

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

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

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 at the registered training organisation, 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:

Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Track geometry parameters e.g. alignment, top, line, twist, superelevation associated with maintenance and/or construction

Workplace procedures for the measuring and recording of track parameters

Problems that may occur during the measurement and recording of track geometry, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when measuring and recording track geometry, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Relevant records procedures

Details of local authority procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when measuring and recording track parameters

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information, plans, drawings and specifications relevant to the measurement and recording of track parameters

Read recorded track geometry data

Interpret and follow operational instructions

Complete documentation related to the measurement and recording of track geometry

Work collaboratively with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems when measuring and recording track geometry in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events

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

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

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

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

Identify, select and use tools and equipment

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

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

Operations conducted:

by day or night

in all weather conditions

Recording of track geometry may include measurement of:

top, surface

line, alignment

twist, superelevation

gauge

track centres, lateral or vertical clearances

Measurement equipment may include:

stringline and measuring rules

gauge and superelevation boards

tape measures

measuring trolleys

electronic measurement devices

Recording equipment may include:

paper forms, notes

electronic data entry devices

paper data capture devices

electronic data capture devices

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. work teams)

Communication equipment systems may include:

two-way radios

telephones/mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

Safety and personal protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/mobile phones

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

maintenance notices, records and requests

local instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation