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:

cleaning and servicing equipment to organisational standards

checking correct operation of equipment

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, 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:

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

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace standards and procedures for the servicing and cleaning of mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

Problems that may occur during the servicing and cleaning of mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when servicing and cleaning mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Fundamentals of signalling and operations of mechanical signalling equipment

Rail/train movement systems

Fault detection techniques

Relevant communication systems and procedures

Authorisation/approval processes and procedures

Documentation and record keeping requirements

Recording procedures

Track/turnout layout

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when servicing and cleaning mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information, diagrams and signs relevant to the servicing and cleaning of mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the servicing and cleaning of mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when servicing and cleaning mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

Promptly report any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may be identified when servicing and cleaning mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when servicing and cleaning mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

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

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

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

Use hand, portable, power and air tools

Safely use chemical cleaning agents, solvents and lubricants

Carry out visual inspection and functional checking tests

Check/confirm operational requirements

Use basic computer skills

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 may be conducted:

in all weather conditions

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces or exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, materials and vehicles

Signal equipment may include:

point machines

hydraulic and pneumatic points

signals

points

ground frames

channel irons

wire ropes

point rodding

level crossings

signal signage

signal locations/housings

foundations/support/sleepers

indicating devices point and signal

cranks compensators

Cleaning and servicing equipment may include:

steam cleaners

hand tools

brushes/wire and paint

hand held power/air tools

brush/weed trimmers

Chemicals and consumables may include:

paints and paint strippers

cleaning and de-greasing agents

solvents

weed killers

oils

greases

cleaning rags

Rubbish removal/disposal may be carried out using:

internal and/or external operating rules and procedures

Visual checks may include:

security of nuts, bolts, support structures, equipment housings

rust

breakage

graffiti

rubbish build up

environmental damage/degradation

Operational checks may include:

mechanical movement

linkages

interferences

alignment

wear

loose fittings

Communication equipment may include:

two-way radios

telephones/ mobile phones

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios

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:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

authority to access the site or to operate equipment, including:

written authority

verbal authority

authority as detailed in organisation operating rules and procedures

notices, records and requests

technical instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio operation procedures

QA plans, data and document control

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

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation