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Weld rail on tram/light rail systems using electric welding process

Weld rail on tram/light rail systems using electric welding process

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW3043
State Code
AVH28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
29/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to weld rail, crossings or switches on tram or light rail systems using an electric welding process in accordance with tram/light rail network standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements, and organisational procedures.It includes 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.This unit covers the processes used to repair rail surface defects and restore rail profile to plain rail, crossings and switches.Welding equipment may include:electric welderselectrode holdergeneratorsrobotic welderwirefeed welding unit.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 tram/light rail network standards and workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Welding equipment and consumables are prepared and checked for serviceability
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Weld repair area is prepared for welding in accordance with workplace standards and procedures
  • 1.5 Track components are assembled/aligned to specification as required
2 Assemble and set up welding equipment
  • 2.1 Welding equipment is set up and adjusted to meet welding process requirements
  • 2.2 Accessories and consumables are selected for use
3 Assemble and set up gouging and grinding equipment
  • 3.1 Gouging and grinding equipment is assembled and set up
  • 3.2 Equipment settings are adjusted to meet process requirements
  • 3.3 Accessories and consumables are selected for use
4 Remove defect
  • 4.1 Appropriate method to be used to remove the defect is identified in accordance with tram/light rail network standards and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Defect is removed using identified method in accordance with organisational standards and procedures
5 Perform welding operation
  • 5.1 Weld metal is applied to repair area to meet specifications in accordance with tram/light rail network standards and workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Welded area is cleaned in preparation for grinding
  • 5.3 Welded area is ground in accordance with tram/light rail network standards and workplace procedures
6 Check weld conformance
  • 6.1 Finished ground weld area is visually inspected for surface finish and defects
  • 6.2 Finished ground weld area is checked for conformance to rail/crossing/switch profile tram/light rail network standards
7 Complete post-operative checks and documentation
  • 7.1 Equipment is checked for serviceability
  • 7.2 Defective equipment is replaced and/or reported for servicing/repair in accordance with organisational policies and workplace procedures
  • 7.3 Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with organisational requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
WG249 TLIW3043A Weld rail on tram/light rail systems using electric welding process Unit of competency