REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Relevant safety OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Servicing schedules and procedures for pre and postoperational checks of selfpropelled equipment

Equipment and materials for use when conducting pre and postoperational checks of selfpropelled equipment

Components of selfpropelled equipment and their applications

Workplace procedures for the operation of selfpropelled equipment

Problems that may occur during the operation of selfpropelled equipment and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Setting up requirements in preparation for work

Hazards that may exist when setting up and operating selfpropelled equipment on track and ways of controlling the risks involved

Types of selfpropelled equipment and their applications

Technical specifications and manuals

Impact of machine operation on track condition and geometry

Defects that can occur in selfpropelled equipment and related action that should be taken

Emergency procedures

Local authority procedures

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when operating selfpropelled equipment on track

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the operation of selfpropelled equipment on track

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to work activities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating selfpropelled equipment on track

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions when operating selfpropelled equipment on track in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Plan and organise work

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating selfpropelled equipment on track

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

Identify select and use tools and equipment

Drive selfpropelled equipment on track for which certificated andor licensed

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

performing pre and postoperational equipment checks

operating selfpropelled equipment on track in travel and work mode

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 andor 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 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 writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Operations may be conducted:

Work may be conducted in:

Work may involve:

Equipment may include:

Liaison may include:

Communication equipment/systems may include:

Information may be provided:

Safety and personal protective equipment may include:

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

Information/documents may include:

Applicable procedures and codes may include: