REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Relevant sections of state and territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements including the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where operations are carried out on that network

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures and policies for the use and maintenance of minor mechanical equipment

Problems that can occur when using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment and related action that should be taken

Tools and equipment used when using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment and the procedures and precautions for their care use and storage

Workplace documentation and records requirements

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Workplace component and material supply system

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions that may arise when using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

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

Identify select and efficiently and effectively use relevant tools and equipment

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Monitor performance of equipment

Service equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

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 other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

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 andor equipment andor

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 writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Equipment may include:

Operations may be carried out in typical transport situations, including:

Materials may include:

Safety equipment may include:

Environmental hazards may include:

Consultative processes may involve:

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

Contingency processes may relate to:

Operators of mechanised equipment must have:

Information/records may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: