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Install and service rail lubrication equipment

Install and service rail lubrication equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIS2012
State Code
AVH85
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
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and service rail lubrication equipment in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.It includes installing the lubrication equipment, servicing and monitoring the lubrication equipment, removing lubrication equipment and completing all required documentation.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 some supervision, generally within a team environment.It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when installing and servicing rail lubrication equipment, 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 Install lubricator
  • 1.1 Work location is identified
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.3 Rail is correctly prepared at lubrication site to enable correct fitting of lubricator
  • 1.4 Lubricator is installed and tested to ensure correct functionality in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Service and monitor lubricator
  • 2.1 Lubricator is cleaned and correctly adjusted to ensure correct functionality
  • 2.2 Parts are replaced as required to ensure correct functionality
  • 2.3 Lubricator is filled with appropriate lubricant
  • 2.4 Lubricator is checked and adjusted to maintain correct functionality
3 Remove lubricator
  • 3.1 Preparations for the removal of the lubricator are made in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Lubricator is correctly removed and stowed in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed
  • 4.2 Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread
  • 4.3 Documentation is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5334 TLIS2012A Install and service rail lubrication equipment Unit of competency