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Clip and secure points

Clip and secure points

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW2037
State Code
AVH40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to clip and unclip points in accordance with system of safeworking and workplace requirements. It includes applying rail network owner procedures and protocols for clipping points within the rail network to protect a worksite or to confirm a route prior to moving a rail vehicle over points. It also includes unclipping points after activities are completed.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Clip and secure points
  • 1.1 Location and identification of points to be clipped and secured is confirmed
  • 1.2 Normal or reversed position for points to be clipped in is confirmed
  • 1.3 Equipment to be used to clip points is checked for availability and suitability for the task
  • 1.4 Points are placed in correct position, as required, in accordance with rail network owner procedures
  • 1.5 Points clips are fitted in correct position and locked and/or tagged, as required, in accordance with rail network owner procedures
  • 1.6 Relevant personnel are notified points are clipped and secured, as required
2 Remove points clip
  • 2.1 Advice is confirmed as to location and identification of points to be unclipped
  • 2.2 Relevant personnel are contacted and informed, as required, in accordance with rail network owner procedures
  • 2.3 Equipment is removed from track, secured and stowed appropriately
  • 2.4 Points are restored to correct position, as required, in accordance with rail network owner procedures
  • 2.5 Relevant personnel are notified, as required, that clip and where used, lock/tag has been removed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG245 TLIW2037B Clip and secure points Unit of competency