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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Clip and secure points
2. Location and identification of points to be clipped and secured is confirmed
3. Position (normal or reversed) that points are to be clipped in is confirmed
   • Equipment to be used to clip points is checked for availability and suitability for the task
   • Where required, points are placed in the correct position in accordance with network owner procedures
   • Points clips are fitted in the correct position and, where required, locked and/or tagged in accordance with network owner procedures
   • Where required, relevant personnel are notified that points are clipped and secured
4. Remove points clip
   • Advice is confirmed as to the location and identification of the points to be unclipped
   • Where required, relevant personnel are contacted and informed in accordance with network owner procedures
   • Equipment is removed from track, secured and stowed appropriately
   • Where required, points are restored to the correct position in accordance with network owners procedures
   • Where required, relevant personnel are notified that clip and lock/tag (where used) has been removed

Required Skills

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Organisational andor network owner procedures for placing and removing points clips and locktag

Required skills

Communicate effectively with individuals andor groups

Read and interpret organisational andor network owner procedures for placing and removing points clips and safety devices

Recognise hazards that may arise and take appropriate action

Use personal protective equipment conforming to required standards

Evidence Required

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 legislation and workplace procedures other relevant aspects of the range statement the timeframes typically expected for the work function and industrial environment Compliance with OHampS regulations and other regulatory requirements Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations identifying position of points and adjusting them accordingly placing points clip correctly removing points clip correctly resetting points to normal position communicating effectively with relevant personnel when responding to an emergency or abnormal situation
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 assessments andor access to an appropriate location in the workplace In both real and simulated environments access is required to applicable documentation including procedures regulations and codes of practice
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

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Equipment may include:	point clips locks digging equipment spanner pinch bar hammer points winding equipment
Points may include:	swing nose catch points
Personal protective equipment may include:	high visibility clothing protective footwear hearing protection eye protection gloves head protection

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