Unit of competency Outline
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Maintain bridge bearings
Maintain bridge bearings
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB2083A
TLIB2083A
State Code
D4958
D4958
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2012
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
13/07/2012
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain bridge bearings in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes determining job requirements, maintaining bridge bearings, cleaning up the site after maintenance activities, and completing documentation. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Determine job requirements
- 1.1 Bridges are inspected as necessary to locate bearings requiring maintenance
- 1.2 Job requirements are determined in accordance with workplace procedures, including identification of scope of work and resources required
2Perform bearing maintenance
- 2.1 Components requiring maintenance are cleaned and prepared in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.2 Bearing components are maintained to standard in accordance with workplace procedures
3Clean up site
- 3.1 Site is cleaned up to ensure it is restored and environmentally sound and safe in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental regulations and standards
4Complete documentation
- 4.1 Work report documentation is completed as required in accordance with workplace 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.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all weather conditions
Work may involve:
exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Structures may include:
underbridges
overbridges
footbridges
Bearing types may include:
fixed
sliding
floating
Equipment may include:
manual tools
small power tools
jacks
scaffolding
ladders
elevated work platform (EWP)
boat/barge
Materials may include:
cleaning products
oil and grease
bolts and fasteners
Structures maintenance methods may include:
cleaning housings
clearing vegetation
tightening bolts
removing corrosion
resetting
oiling and/or greasing
Liaison may include:
internal/external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers)
road authorities
local councils
landowners
Communication equipment systems may include:
two-way radios
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radio/mobile phone
hand lamps
flags
respirators
safety devices
Information/documents may include:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
local authorities procedures
work orders
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Information may be provided:
electronically
in writing, via forms/documents/plans
orally, via face-to-face communications
via trackside signals
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all weather conditions
Work may involve:
exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Structures may include:
underbridges
overbridges
footbridges
Bearing types may include:
fixed
sliding
floating
Equipment may include:
manual tools
small power tools
jacks
scaffolding
ladders
elevated work platform (EWP)
boat/barge
Materials may include:
cleaning products
oil and grease
bolts and fasteners
Structures maintenance methods may include:
cleaning housings
clearing vegetation
tightening bolts
removing corrosion
resetting
oiling and/or greasing
Liaison may include:
internal/external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers)
road authorities
local councils
landowners
Communication equipment systems may include:
two-way radios
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radio/mobile phone
hand lamps
flags
respirators
safety devices
Information/documents may include:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
local authorities procedures
work orders
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Information may be provided:
electronically
in writing, via forms/documents/plans
orally, via face-to-face communications
via trackside signals
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
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 which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
inspecting bearings and determining work requirements
routine cleaning and servicing of bridge bearings
cleaning up worksite
completing workplace documentation
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
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
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 which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
inspecting bearings and determining work requirements
routine cleaning and servicing of bridge bearings
cleaning up worksite
completing workplace documentation
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
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVK77 | TLIB2083 | Maintain bridge bearings | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W929 | TLI32110 | Certificate III in Rail Structures | Qualification |
| S789 | TLI32111 | Certificate III in Rail Structures | Qualification |