Unit of competency Outline
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Apply electric welding process to rail
Apply electric welding process to rail
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW0036A
TLIW0036A
State Code
S8342
S8342
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2014
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
31/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to weld rails, crossings and switches using an electric welding process in accordance with approved standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes using non-destructive testing to locate defects; preparing rails, crossings or switches for welding; gouging or grinding; setting up welding equipment; performing the welding operation; checking weld conformance; and completing required documentation. These processes are used to repair rail surface defects and restore rail profile to plain rail, crossings and switches. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit. Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory, together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare rails, crossings or switches for welding
- 1.1 Weld repair area is identified and assessed in accordance with standards and procedures
- 1.2 Welding equipment and consumables are prepared and checked for serviceability
- 1.3 Weld repair area is prepared for welding in accordance with workplace standards and procedures
- 1.4 Track components are assembled or aligned to specification where required
2 Use non-destructive testing
- 2.1 Appropriate non-destructive testing method is selected and used to identify and locate defects in accordance with organisational standards and procedures
3 Assemble and set up welding equipment
- 3.1 Welding equipment is set up and adjusted to meet welding process requirements
- 3.2 Accessories and consumables are selected for use
4 Assemble and set up gouging and grinding equipment
- 4.1 Gouging and grinding equipment is assembled and set up
- 4.2 Equipment settings are adjusted to meet process requirements
- 4.3 Accessories and consumables are selected for use
5 Remove defects
- 5.1 Appropriate method to be used to remove defect is identified in accordance with organisational standards and procedures
- 5.2 Defect is removed using identified method in accordance with organisational standards and procedures
6 Perform welding operation
- 6.1 Weld metal is applied to repair area to meet specification in accordance with standards and procedures
- 6.2 Welded area is cleaned in preparation for grinding
- 6.3 Welded area is ground in accordance with organisational standards and procedures
7 Check weld conformance
- 7.1 Finished ground weld area is visually inspected for surface finish and defects
- 7.2 Finished ground weld area is checked for conformance to rail, crossing or switch profile acceptance standards
8 Complete post-operative checks and documentation
- 8.1 Equipment is checked for serviceability
- 8.2 Defective equipment is replaced and reported for servicing or repair in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 8.3 Documentation on work undertaken is completed in accordance with organisational requirements
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.
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movement of equipment, goods and vehicles
Types of weld repairs may vary according to:
welding process location
rail mass or type
crossing and switch type
rail, switch and crossing material
Welding process may include:
flux core arc welding
manual metal arc welding
Welding equipment may include:
electric welders
generators
wirefeed welding unit
electrode holder
robotic welders
Equipment may include:
mechanical handling and lifting equipment
hand tools, including impact wrenches, tie tampers, gauges, track jacks, spiking hammers and bars
oxy-LPG gouging equipment
manual or mechanical grinder
magnetic particle testing kit
liquid penetrant testing kit
wire brushes
rail thermometers
‘thermomelt’ crayons
cutting and boring equipment
fastening equipment
fume extraction equipment
on-line respirator
Materials may include:
flux core wire
welding electrodes
grinding discs
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas, such as train controllers and signal technicians
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedures
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones, including mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Depending on the work context, safety and PPE may include:
high visibility clothing
long pants and shirts
hearing protection
long gloves
spats
sunscreen
sunglasses
welding helmet
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios and mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
special PPE
Information and documents may include:
operational instructions
information provided by other workplace personnel
rail inspections reports
work orders
technical instructions
manufacturer or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio or mobile telephone operation procedures
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes 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
organisational policies and procedures
local authority regulations and procedures relevant
relevant state and territory legislation relating to:
environmental protection
OH&S
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movement of equipment, goods and vehicles
Types of weld repairs may vary according to:
welding process location
rail mass or type
crossing and switch type
rail, switch and crossing material
Welding process may include:
flux core arc welding
manual metal arc welding
Welding equipment may include:
electric welders
generators
wirefeed welding unit
electrode holder
robotic welders
Equipment may include:
mechanical handling and lifting equipment
hand tools, including impact wrenches, tie tampers, gauges, track jacks, spiking hammers and bars
oxy-LPG gouging equipment
manual or mechanical grinder
magnetic particle testing kit
liquid penetrant testing kit
wire brushes
rail thermometers
‘thermomelt’ crayons
cutting and boring equipment
fastening equipment
fume extraction equipment
on-line respirator
Materials may include:
flux core wire
welding electrodes
grinding discs
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas, such as train controllers and signal technicians
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedures
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones, including mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Depending on the work context, safety and PPE may include:
high visibility clothing
long pants and shirts
hearing protection
long gloves
spats
sunscreen
sunglasses
welding helmet
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios and mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
special PPE
Information and documents may include:
operational instructions
information provided by other workplace personnel
rail inspections reports
work orders
technical instructions
manufacturer or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio or mobile telephone operation procedures
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes 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
organisational policies and procedures
local authority regulations and procedures relevant
relevant state and territory legislation relating to:
environmental protection
OH&S
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises that demonstrate competency in the following in a range of situations:
preparing items for welding according to workplace requirements
assembling and setting up welding, gouging and grinding equipment and preparing consumables
performing welding, grinding, gouging and testing operations on rails, crossings and switches
ensuring weld conformance to organisational requirements
completing documentation in accordance with organisational requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance must be demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace or
simulated environment using actual components, tools and equipment
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
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 underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises that demonstrate competency in the following in a range of situations:
preparing items for welding according to workplace requirements
assembling and setting up welding, gouging and grinding equipment and preparing consumables
performing welding, grinding, gouging and testing operations on rails, crossings and switches
ensuring weld conformance to organisational requirements
completing documentation in accordance with organisational requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance must be demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace or
simulated environment using actual components, tools and equipment
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVH50 | TLIW0036 | Apply electric welding process to rail | Unit of competency |
