This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment. Please refer to the hyperlink for clarity - https://www.citb.co.uk/qualifications-standards/qualification-framework/
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.

This unit must be assessed against ONE of the endorsements detailed below:
- Rail thimble
- Rail flail
- Rail ballast brush
- Rail ballast/material movement vacuum unit
- Rail hydraulic rail beam
- Rail hydraulic sleeper grab
- Rail trailer
- Rail tamper
- Rail vacuum lifter
- Rail grapple/log grab
- Auger
- Sweeper
- Pecker/hammer
- Mower
- Grab
- Roller
- Mobile work platform
- Fork
- Lifthook
- Bucket
- Lifting jib
- Crusher.