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Maintain poles and associated hardware

Maintain poles and associated hardware

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB2034
State Code
AVK80
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain poles and associated hardware, in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.It includes planning for the maintenance of poles and associated hardware, preparing the worksite, conducting the maintenance of poles and associated hardware, and completing all work 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 maintaining poles and associated hardware, 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 Plan for maintenance of poles and associated hardware
  • 1.1 Works order is received/accessed, analysed and confirmed, as required by site inspection
  • 1.2 Resources required for the job are identified and scheduled
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Replacement or additional poles, associated hardware and plant/equipment are transported to the worksite
  • 1.5 Liaison and communication issues are acknowledged and resolved
2 Prepare the worksite
  • 2.1 Personnel participating in task, including plant operators and contractors, are fully briefed
  • 2.2 Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned, and worksite protection is provided
  • 2.3 Safeworking rules are observed within the rail corridor
  • 2.4 Replacement or additional poles and associated hardware are placed in planned assembly and/or pre-lift location
  • 2.5 Excavation/foundation is inspected and confirmed as being in accordance with the works order or specification
3 Conduct maintenance of poles and associated hardware
  • 3.1 Actual maintenance requirement is confirmed by site inspection
  • 3.2 Poles and associated hardware to be maintained are stabilised as required
  • 3.3 Maintenance of poles and associated hardware is carried out in accordance with the work order and workplace requirements
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Worksite is rehabilitated, and work is completed in an agreed time and with minimum waste
  • 4.2 System data and pole records are updated in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4953 TLIB2034A Maintain poles and associated hardware Unit of competency