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Inspect poles and associated hardware

Inspect poles and associated hardware

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB3040
State Code
AVK55
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
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect poles and associated hardware in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.It includes planning and preparing for inspection, conducting inspection of poles and associated hardware, and completing inspection.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 inspecting 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 and prepare for inspection
  • 1.1 Inspection program or work 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 assessed and control measures implemented
  • 1.4 Liaison and communication issues are resolved
  • 1.5 Personnel participating in task, including plant operators and contractors, are fully briefed
2 Conduct inspection of poles and associated hardware
  • 2.1 Worksite requirements are confirmed by site inspection
  • 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 Pole structures, including foundations and hardware, are inspected by test or examination against approved specifications
3 Complete the inspection
  • 3.1 Worksite is rehabilitated, and work is completed in accordance with workplace procedure
  • 3.2 Inspection reports are completed, pole records are updated and documentation is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4986 TLIB3040A Inspect poles and associated hardware Unit of competency