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Visually inspect track infrastructure

Visually inspect track infrastructure

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3100
State Code
AVK41
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
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to visually inspect track infrastructure in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.It includes patrolling the track and right of way infrastructure, and recording and documenting identified defects in accordance with workplace requirements.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when visually inspecting railway track infrastructure, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Patrol track infrastructure
  • 1.1 Appropriate inspection method is used to conduct visual examinations of track and right of way, to identify defects
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.3 Visual examinations are performed in accordance with workplace procedures and inspection schedules
  • 1.4 Variations from allowable tolerances, defects and deficiencies likely to affect rail traffic safety are identified to enable appropriate actions to be taken
  • 1.5 Unsatisfactory conditions are assessed in terms of seriousness and priority
2 Record and document defects
  • 2.1 Defects and deficiencies are reported to enable repairs to be undertaken in a timely manner
  • 2.2 Inspection schedule or work report data is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5000 TLIB3100A Visually inspect track infrastructure Unit of competency