Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Determine berthing location | 1.1 | Contact is made with tram controller and depot staff, or information is obtained from an information board, to determine planned location for berthing tram |
1.2 | Directions of tram controller and depot staff are interpreted and followed |
2 | Berth and shut down an electric tram | 2.1 | Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented |
2.2 | Electric tram is berthed in accordance with organisational and site requirements |
2.3 | Shutdown procedures are carried out in accordance with specifications and organisational requirements |
3 | Carry out postoperational checks | 3.1 | Visual and other checks are made of tram in accordance with workplace procedures |
3.2 | Identified faults and defects are fixed or reported and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures |
3.3 | Faulty and defective equipment that presents a safety risk is reported in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulations |
3.4 | Outcomes of postoperational checks are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures |
4 | Secure an electric tram | 4.1 | Brakes are applied in accordance with workplace procedures |
4.2 | Electric tram is secured in accordance with depot requirements |
5 | Complete postoperational paperwork | 5.1 | Timesheet or other work record is completed |
5.2 | Roster is checked for future work allocation |
5.3 | Issues and variations are discussed and resolved with roster clerk |
5.4 | All required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures |
5.5 | All equipment is returned and stowed in accordance with workplace requirements |
5.6 | Electric tram records are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include: |
adapting to differences in trams and associated equipment and procedures communicating effectively with others conducting a visual inspection of an electric tram identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards implementing contingency plans interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures and information recognising problems that may arise and taking appropriate action shutting down an electric tram after service working collaboratively with others. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines
braking and safety system procedures
electric tram controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use
emergency procedures
monitoring devices; braking and power equipment; safety systems, ancillary systems; and signalling systems
operating controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop an electric tram
procedure for completing relevant documentation when berthing and shutting down an electric tram
procedures and required protocol for operating electronic communications equipment
procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action
procedures for managing hazardous situations
procedures for operating and shutting down ancillary systems
procedures for operating, berthing and shutting down an electric tram
relevant state/territory road and traffic authority and tramway operating procedures
relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations
speed and load limit compliance requirements
typical defects that can occur on an electric tram and related action that should be taken.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment. As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate tram workplace conditions. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Resources for assessment include: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals. |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist