Unit of competency Outline
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Carry out rail installation
Carry out rail installation
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIS2044A
TLIS2044A
State Code
S8341
S8341
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install rail in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures. It includes identifying job requirements, preparing rail for installation, installing rail, joining rail ends, restoring track, and completing documentation. 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 Identify job requirements
- 1.1 Scope of work is determined and resources are arranged
- 1.2 Replacement rail is checked for compliance with acceptance standards in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
2 Prepare rail for installation
- 2.1 Rails are loaded and unloaded using approved methods to minimise risk to health and safety and damage to rail components
- 2.2 Rails are cut to required length using an appropriate method to minimise delays and wastage
- 2.3 If required, rails are bent to the correct curvature to ensure correct track geometry is maintained to standard
3 Position rail
- 3.1 Where required, existing rail is unfastened and removed using appropriate equipment or manual method
- 3.2 New rail is lifted into place using appropriate equipment or manual method maximising efficiency and minimising risk of injuries
4 Join rail ends
- 4.1 Rail joints are prepared for welding or are assembled and installed to specifications in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 4.2 Rail bonds or other track circuit connections are installed or restored as required in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
5 Restore track
- 5.1 Track fastenings are restored in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
6 Complete documentation
- 6.1 Required documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
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.
Rail loading and unloading equipment may include:
off-track or on-track plant
manual methods
rail trains
mechanical handling and lifting equipment
Rail loading and unloading methods may vary according to:
rail length
on-site storage
rail re-use intentions
Rail installation and replacement may include:
laying new rail
replacing worn or defective rail with new or second-hand rail
replacing rail defects with new or second-hand closure rails
installing bonded insulated joints
transposing rails
Equipment may include:
mechanical handling and lifting equipment
hand tools, including impact wrench, grinder, tension wrench, friction rail saw, and velocity rail punch
rail threaders
fastening equipment
cutting and boring equipment
Materials may include:
new or second-hand rail
fastenings
plates
anchors
bolts
nuts
washer clips
rail jewellery
Rail joint parts and surroundings to be checked may include:
joint insulation
fishbolts
rail bonds
rail geometry
Fastenings may include:
bolts
rail fasteners
coach screws
Depending on work context, safety and PPE may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
dust masks
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios and mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Rail loading and unloading equipment may include:
off-track or on-track plant
manual methods
rail trains
mechanical handling and lifting equipment
Rail loading and unloading methods may vary according to:
rail length
on-site storage
rail re-use intentions
Rail installation and replacement may include:
laying new rail
replacing worn or defective rail with new or second-hand rail
replacing rail defects with new or second-hand closure rails
installing bonded insulated joints
transposing rails
Equipment may include:
mechanical handling and lifting equipment
hand tools, including impact wrench, grinder, tension wrench, friction rail saw, and velocity rail punch
rail threaders
fastening equipment
cutting and boring equipment
Materials may include:
new or second-hand rail
fastenings
plates
anchors
bolts
nuts
washer clips
rail jewellery
Rail joint parts and surroundings to be checked may include:
joint insulation
fishbolts
rail bonds
rail geometry
Fastenings may include:
bolts
rail fasteners
coach screws
Depending on work context, safety and PPE may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
dust masks
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios and mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
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 competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
loading and unloading rails correctly
removing existing rail and/or lifting new rail into place using appropriate equipment and methods
preparing rail joints and installing them correctly
restoring track fastenings according to workplace procedures
checking that replacement rails meet requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is 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
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 competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
loading and unloading rails correctly
removing existing rail and/or lifting new rail into place using appropriate equipment and methods
preparing rail joints and installing them correctly
restoring track fastenings according to workplace procedures
checking that replacement rails meet requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is 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
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5341 | TLIS2032A | Install rail | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVH74 | TLIS2044 | Carry out rail installation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S784 | TLI21311 | Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure | Qualification |
| J535 | TLI22213 | Certificate II in Tram or Light Rail Infrastructure | Qualification |