Required skills include

Ability to

interpret the marshalling strategy

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

identify equipment requirements and carry out prestart checks

plan shunting operations to meet requirements of the marshalling plan

use electronic data transfer and capture systems for mobile data collection as required

demonstrate hand signals including use of lighting

communicate with the locomotive operator to direct the positioning of rolling stock as required

identify faults in bins andor equipment

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable quality of bins or rolling stock or equipment performance

use appropriate communication methods and equipment

report andor record corrective action as required

maintain workplace records

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge include

Knowledge of

relevant state OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to work responsibilities and associated control measures

methods used to render equipment safe to inspect maintain andor clean including lockout tagout and isolation procedures

purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

functions and basic operating principles of equipment

the requirements of cut to crush sequencing of cane rakes

acceptable locomotive bin and rake condition and procedure for tagging and reporting bins requiring repair

communication procedures methods and equipment including the meaning of hand and audible signals

procedures for responding to emergency situations including use of twoway radio system to report emergencies

environmental issues and controls

requirements to liaiseadvise related work areas

housekeeping standards for the work area

reporting and recording system

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

interpret the marshalling strategy

plan work to meet requirements of the marshalling plan

communicate with the locomotive operator

take corrective action with regard to bins and rolling stock

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Marshalling strategy

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Cane railway system

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Method of assessment

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Codes of Practice

Workplace information

Documentation and recording requirements

Transport network features

Hazards

Information systems

Locomotives

Equipment status

Teamwork

Communication methods