Install rail traction bonds

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:56 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
UETDRRT003

State Code
ODN45

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
20/09/2021

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/12/2021

Field of Education

031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics

Original Release Date

21/12/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install rail traction bonds in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes the preparation and installation of temporary and permanent traction bonds, bonding cables, bonding equipment and hardware whilst undertaking safe working practices on or about the running line/track, identifying and confirming road/rail management plans and electrical permits.It also includes checks to confirm bonds, bonding cables, bonding equipment and hardware have been correctly installed in accordance with design, ensuring traction bonding is fit for service, and installation data and relevant quality assurance documentation is completed. The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Prepare to install traction bonds

1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are referred to and confirmed
1.2 Required design standards and construction plans are obtained
1.3 Plant, tools, equipment, conductors and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
1.4 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with workplace requirements
1.6 Work permits are organised in accordance with workplace requirements
1.7 Worksite, road or rail management plan is prepared in accordance with workplace requirements
1.8 Environmental constraints applicable to the work are identified and control measures applied

2 Perform installation of traction bonds

2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
2.2 Lifting, working at heights and the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
2.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
2.4 Work permits are instructed and issued and where appropriate signed in accordance with workplace requirements
2.5 Worksite, road or rail management plan is established in accordance with workplace requirements
2.6 Cable and surrounds, including rail and other surfaces, are prepared for jointing and terminating in accordance with workplace requirements
2.7 Traction bonds and bonding cables are installed and tested in agreed timeframes, to design standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace requirements
2.8 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
2.9 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace requirements to ensure fit for service

3 Complete work and documentation

3.1 Completed work is checked against design standards, construction plans and drawings for compliance and anomalies reported in accordance with workplace requirements
3.2 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
3.3 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
3.4 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
3.5 Surplus materials are returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
3.6 Work permits are completed, and overhead traction bonding is fit for service in accordance with workplace requirements
3.7 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBH26	UETTDRRT23	Install rail traction bonds	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BHB3	UET40421	Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems	Qualification
BHB6	UET30721	Certificate III in ESI - Rail Traction	Qualification