This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Access Provider defined entry requirements and limitations

Access Provider policies procedures and protocols for identified unsafe situations or emergencies within the limits of the role being undertaken

Access Provider rules and procedures for working around electrical infrastructure

Basic rail terminology as defined by the applicable network

Extent of rail corridor

Required skills

Communicate effectively with individuals andor groups

Follow workplace policies procedures and protocols

Recognise hazards that may arise and take appropriate action

Use PPE conforming to Access Provider requirements

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 required knowledge and skills

relevant workplace rules and procedures

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations

safely accessing the rail corridor

recognising the danger zone

identifying a safe place

identifying unsafe situations within the rail corridor

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated in a suitable context

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the rail corridor

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

Method of assessment

Assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in a rail corridor

Rail corridor may include:

Access may occur:

Safety assessment will be:

Communications may include:

Communications equipment and systems may include:

Safety clothing and equipment may include:

Information and documents may include:

Unsafe situations may include: