1 Clip and secure points

Location and identification of points to be clipped and secured is confirmed

Position (normal or reversed) that points are to be clipped in is confirmed

1.3 Equipment to be used to clip points is checked for availability and suitability for the task

1.4 Where required, points are placed in the correct position in accordance with network owner procedures

1.5 Points clips are fitted in the correct position and, where required, locked and/or tagged in accordance with network owner procedures

1.6 Where required, relevant personnel are notified that points are clipped and secured

2 Remove points clip

2.1 Advice is confirmed as to the location and identification of the points to be unclipped

2.2 Where required, relevant personnel are contacted and informed in accordance with network owner procedures

2.3 Equipment is removed from track, secured and stowed appropriately

2.4 Where required, points are restored to the correct position in accordance with network owners procedures

2.5 Where required, relevant personnel are notified that clip and lock/tag (where used) has been removed

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

Required knowledge:

Organisational and/or network owner procedures for placing and removing points clips and lock/tag

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with individuals and/or groups

Read and interpret organisational and/or 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

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 OH&S 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 and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments, and/or

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 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

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