This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Access Provider and organisational policies procedures and protocols

Access Provider policies procedures and protocols for identified unsafe situations or emergencies within workplace role

Access Provider rules and procedures for working around electrical infrastructure

Hand light and flag signals used during the day and at night

Operational communication protocols and systems

Positioning requirements for handsignallers

Rail terminology as defined by the applicable Access Provider

Railway track signals and their use if applicable

Worksite protection plan

Required skills

Apply fatigue management skills as they relate to the work role

Apply hand light and flag signals during the day and at night

Apply procedures for using railway track signals

Communicate effectively with individuals and work groups

Ensure effectiveness of handsignalling placement

Follow workplace policies procedures and protocols

Identify unsafe situations and emergencies

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Use required personal protective equipment 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

identifying responsibilities of handsignaller from explanation of site safety plan

identifying and selecting correct equipment and ensures functional condition

identifying potential risks

identifying unsafe and ineffective handsignalling positions

taking up handsignalling position that enables effective communication with rail traffic crew

using hand signal commands to instruct a rail traffic crew

applying procedures for the use of railway track signals

explaining appropriate action in the event of an unsafe situation andor emergency

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 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 knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Worksites may include:

Terminology used will be:

Work may occur:

Safety assessment will be:

Communications may include:

Safety clothing and equipment may include:

Where applicable, worksite protection equipment may include:

Information and documents may include:

Unsafe situations may include:

Communication protocols may include: