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

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

identifying a range of tram/light rail terminology

identifying a number of different tram/light rail components

identifying tools and equipment relevant to their job role

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated knowledge assessment, and/or

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

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Applicable safety, occupational health and safety (OH&S) and environmental procedures and regulations related to tram/light rail

Authorisation/approval processes and procedures

Fundamentals of tram/light rail track and structures

Fundamentals of tram/light rail track layout and geometry

Relevant communication systems and procedures

Tools and equipment used in tram/light rail track construction and repair

Traffic management requirements

Tram/light rail track and overhead trolley components

Tram/light rail track terminology

Required skills:

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Communicate effectively with others

Interpret and follow operational instructions

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Measuring equipment may include:

tape measures

gauge boards

Tools and equipment may include:

mechanical handling/lifting equipment

track machines

hand tools including grinders, friction rail saws, track jacks, sledge hammers, jack hammers, shovels, pick axes and bars

cutting equipment

fastening equipment

on-track equipment

Track components may include:

rails and rail fastenings

sleepers and sleeper fastenings

ballast

formation and earthworks

temporary crossover

Track layout may include:

plain track

turnouts

special trackwork, including catchpoints, spring loaded points, manual points, automatic points

H crossing

scissor crossing

crossover

grand union

terminus

sidings

Basic track geometry may include:

tangent track

curves

transitions

super-elevation

Track maintenance and construction methods may include:

closures

track repairs

ballasting

rail grinding

welding

point adjusting

track cleaning

drain cleaning

re-sleepering

re-timbering

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. signalman/controller)

Communication equipment may include:

two-way radios

telephones/mobile phones

Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

flame retardant clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/mobile phones

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

whistle

Information/documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

local authority regulations and procedures

works orders

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

timekeeping records

traffic management plans

technical instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications

two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

local authority regulations

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation