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Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry
Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW3035A
TLIW3035A
State Code
S8339
S8339
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry. It includes planning and preparing for the work, setting up and testing the equipment, heating and cutting materials, shutting down equipment, and completing clean-up activities.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit. Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil legislated OH&S and rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory, together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
- 1.1 Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained, confirmed and applied to the scope of work to be performed
- 1.2 Safety and OH&S requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and organisational policies
- 1.3 Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented as required
- 1.4 Plant, tools and equipment consistent with the requirements of the job are selected, checked for serviceability, and any faults rectified or reported prior to commencement
- 1.5 Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use
- 1.6 Environmental requirements are identified and work is carried out in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and legislative authority obligations
2 Set up and test equipment
- 2.1 Appropriate type of fire extinguisher is selected and located to be readily accessible prior to and during operations
- 2.2 Regulators are attached to oxy and LPG bottles in accordance with manufacturer specifications and OH&S regulations
- 2.3 Lines are purged to manufacturer recommendations prior to lighting up
- 2.4 Equipment is tested for leaks and corrective action undertaken or faults reported
- 2.5 Correct pressures and cutting tips are selected in accordance with material to be heated or cut and manufacturer specifications
3 Heat and cut material
- 3.1 Material is accurately marked and secured or clamped ready for cutting
- 3.2 Torch is lit correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer specifications
- 3.3 Setting of flame is adjusted for cutting in line with manufacturer recommendations
- 3.4 Heat is applied to specified material and weakening effects of the heating process are minimised
- 3.5 Correct cutting position is adopted during cutting to set out mark
- 3.6 Material is correctly cooled
4 Shut down equipment and clean up
- 4.1 Torch is switched off in accordance with manufacturer specifications
- 4.2 Gas supply is shut off in accordance with manufacturer specifications
- 4.3 Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification
- 4.4 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and organisational policies and procedures
5 Complete documentation
- 5.1 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.
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movement of equipment, goods and vehicles
Types of cutting may vary according to:
location
rail mass or type
crossing and switch type
rail, switch or crossing material
Equipment may include:
mechanical handling and lifting equipment
hand tools, including impact wrenches, tie tampers, gauges, track jacks, spiking hammers and bars
oxy-LPG equipment, including:
cylinders
regulators
cutting tips
heating tips
gas hoses
cutting blowpipes
flint lighters
hand grinders
wire brushes
rail thermometers and/or ‘thermomelt’ crayons
cutting and boring equipment
fastening equipment
fume extraction equipment for use with manganese rail
measuring tapes and rules
clamps and support stands
Materials may include:
heating and cutting consumables
rails
rail bolts
plain rod, plate and pipe
PPE may include:
high visibility clothing
long pants and shirts
hearing protection
long gloves
spats
sunscreen
sunglasses
welding helmet
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios and mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
special PPE when cutting manganese rail
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones, including mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
information provided by other workplace personnel
inspection reports
work orders
technical instructions and MSDS
manufacturer or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio or mobile telephone operation procedures
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes 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 and territory legislation relating to:
environmental protection
OH&S
local authority regulations and procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movement of equipment, goods and vehicles
Types of cutting may vary according to:
location
rail mass or type
crossing and switch type
rail, switch or crossing material
Equipment may include:
mechanical handling and lifting equipment
hand tools, including impact wrenches, tie tampers, gauges, track jacks, spiking hammers and bars
oxy-LPG equipment, including:
cylinders
regulators
cutting tips
heating tips
gas hoses
cutting blowpipes
flint lighters
hand grinders
wire brushes
rail thermometers and/or ‘thermomelt’ crayons
cutting and boring equipment
fastening equipment
fume extraction equipment for use with manganese rail
measuring tapes and rules
clamps and support stands
Materials may include:
heating and cutting consumables
rails
rail bolts
plain rod, plate and pipe
PPE may include:
high visibility clothing
long pants and shirts
hearing protection
long gloves
spats
sunscreen
sunglasses
welding helmet
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios and mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
special PPE when cutting manganese rail
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones, including mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
information provided by other workplace personnel
inspection reports
work orders
technical instructions and MSDS
manufacturer or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio or mobile telephone operation procedures
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes 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 and territory legislation relating to:
environmental protection
OH&S
local authority regulations and procedures
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 that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications
comply with site safety plan and OH&S legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations
comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements
safely and effectively use tools, plant and equipment
communicate and work effectively and safely with others
use oxy-LPG systems to heat and cut rails to specification
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
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
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 that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications
comply with site safety plan and OH&S legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations
comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements
safely and effectively use tools, plant and equipment
communicate and work effectively and safely with others
use oxy-LPG systems to heat and cut rails to specification
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
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
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|---|---|---|---|
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