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Grind rail on tram/light rail systems

Grind rail on tram/light rail systems

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW0003
State Code
OCY73
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/04/2021
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
01/04/2021
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to grind rail welds and faults on tram or light rail systems in accordance with tram/light rail network standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements, and organisational procedures.It includes determining job requirements, grinding weld and/or weld repair, grinding rail to repair surface defects and completing required documentation.This competency relates to grinding new welds and welded repairs on the rail and check rail, grinding out corrugations and re-profiling the rail.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 New welds and weld repairs are located
  • 1.2 Corrugations on the rail are identified
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Appropriate equipment is selected
  • 1.5 Appropriate repair method and/or profile is selected to ensure completed work will meet specifications
  • 1.6 Site is cleared of obstructions and combustible material
  • 1.7 Traffic management plan is implemented, where required, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Grind weld repair
  • 2.1 Rail and check rail are ground to profile using approved equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Grinding equipment is operated safely in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements
  • 2.3 Rail profile and vertical and horizontal alignment are measured to ensure compliance with tram/light rail network or acceptance standards
  • 2.4 Rail surface condition is assessed for compliance with tram/light rail network standards
3 Grind rail to repair corrugations
  • 3.1 Rail is ground using approved equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Grinding equipment is operated safely in accordance with WHS/OHS and environmental requirements
  • 3.3 Finished surface is checked to ensure compliance with specifications
4 Re-profile rail
  • 4.1 Rail is re-profiled using approved equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Equipment is operated safely in accordance with WHS/OHS and environmental requirements
  • 4.3 Finished surface is checked to ensure ground profile complies with organisational requirements and specifications
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed
  • 5.2 Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread
  • 5.3 Documentation is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVH29 TLIW3042 Grind rail on tram/light rail systems Unit of competency