Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 3:32 PM AWST
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Manage rail assets and interfaces
Manage rail assets and interfaces
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW5002A
TLIW5002A
State Code
WI846
WI846
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage rail assets and interfaces. It includes managing rail infrastructure fixed assets and maintenance regimes; managing rail operation fixed assets and management regimes; applying reliability, availability, maintainability and safety of rail infrastructure; and managing wheel rail interface. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Manage rail infrastructure fixed assets and maintenance regimes
- 1.1 Components and functions of track and track bed are identified and explained
- 1.2 Electrical infrastructure components and functions are identified are explained
- 1.3 Other fixed assets and their functions are identified and explained
- 1.4 Organisational track inspection methodologies are identified, analysed and where required, recommendations for improvement are made to management
- 1.5 Inspection and maintenance regimes for other assets are identified, analysed and where required, recommendations for improvement are made to management
2 Manage rail operation fixed assets and management regimes
- 2.1 Rail operation assets and their individual life cycles are identified and explained
- 2.2 Asset maintenance plans are identified, accessed and implemented
- 2.3 Processes to monitor asset utilisation and their effectiveness in meeting operational needs are identified and followed
- 2.4 Potential conflict between operational asset utilisation and maintenance requirements are identified, explained and managed
- 2.5 Organisational technologies and processes that could enhance asset utilisation are identified, analysed and recommended to management
- 2.6 Inspection and maintenance regimes for other assets are identified and analysed
3 Apply reliability, availability, maintainability and safety of rail infrastructure
- 3.1 Concepts related to rail infrastructure reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) are identified and explained
- 3.2 Risk assessment is undertaken in relation to rail infrastructure RAMS
- 3.3 Programs are developed and implemented to ensure rail infrastructure RAMS are applied
- 3.4 Impacts of safety requirements on rail network are identified, explained and taken into consideration
4 Manage wheel rail interface
- 4.1 Wheel rail interface is identified and explained
- 4.2 Defects and problems related to wheel rail interface are anticipated and rectified, and preventative programs are developed and implemented
- 4.3 Impacts of poor management of wheel rail interface are identified and explained
- 4.4 Damage that can be caused by poor wheel rail interface is identified and explained
- 4.5 Methods for measuring and maintaining rail profiles are identified and applied
- 4.6 Methods for maintaining rolling stock wheels are identified and applied
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Fixed assets may include:
bridges
cuttings
level crossings and equipment
sidings
signals
signs and boards
stations and platforms
tunnels
Rail operation assets may include:
buildings
carriages
diesel multiple units (DMU)
electric multiple units (EMU)
locomotives
maintenance facilities
operating equipment
rolling stock
stations
Defects and problems may include:
poor rail condition including:
checking defects
corrugations
rolling contact fatigue
manufacturing defects
shelling
squats
wheel burn
wheel slip defects
poor wheel condition including:
arris
cracks
hollow tread
scaling
skidded wheels
spalling
Fixed assets may include:
bridges
cuttings
level crossings and equipment
sidings
signals
signs and boards
stations and platforms
tunnels
Rail operation assets may include:
buildings
carriages
diesel multiple units (DMU)
electric multiple units (EMU)
locomotives
maintenance facilities
operating equipment
rolling stock
stations
Defects and problems may include:
poor rail condition including:
checking defects
corrugations
rolling contact fatigue
manufacturing defects
shelling
squats
wheel burn
wheel slip defects
poor wheel condition including:
arris
cracks
hollow tread
scaling
skidded wheels
spalling
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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVH25 | TLIW5002 | Manage rail assets and interfaces | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J807 | TLI50613 | Diploma of Rail Operations Management | Qualification |