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Install and maintain rail bonding systems

Install and maintain rail bonding systems

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIS2004
State Code
AVH86
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 install and maintain all types of temporary and permanent bonds and bonding cables in use in the Australian rail system in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.This includes planning the installation and maintenance, preparing the worksite, installing and maintaining the bonds and bonding cables, and conducting all required post-installation activities as a non-electrical rail safety worker.Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment.Rail bonding systems involve the application of routine operational principles and procedures when fixing cable across a break or joint in one rail, or between two rails to provide a path for traction return current or track-circuits, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.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, rail industry standards and/or guidelines.Operators of mechanised equipment must have undertaken training and, where appropriate, hold the relevant licence, permit or certificate and be recognised as competent for the class of machinery being used.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan the installation and maintenance of the relevant bonding systems
  • 1.1 Work order, including drawings, plans and material lists, is received/accessed, analysed and confirmed as required by site inspection
  • 1.2 Work is assessed and prioritised in accordance with works scheduled
  • 1.3 Site relevant electrical permits are accessed and/or obtained as required
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.5 Resources, including personnel, plant, equipment and tools are identified and scheduled
  • 1.6 Liaison and communication issues with other personnel, authorities, clients and landowners are resolved
2 Prepare the worksite
  • 2.1 Personnel participating in the task, including plant operators and contractors, are fully briefed
  • 2.2 Site preparation is completed in accordance with works order
  • 2.3 Specialist testing and earth equipment is inspected as required and replaced if defective
  • 2.4 Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned as required
  • 2.5 Safeworking practices are observed on or about the running track/line
3 Install and maintain bonding system cables
  • 3.1 Systems and circuits are isolated as required, proved safe to work on in accordance with work plan and electrical permits are issued/accepted/relinquished as required
  • 3.2 Cable and surrounds, including rail and other surfaces, are prepared to appropriate specifications
  • 3.3 Bonds are attached in accordance with specifications
  • 3.4 Joint and termination procedures are carried out in accordance with authorised work procedures
  • 3.5 Continuity testing procedures are carried out as required
  • 3.6 System is commissioned following visual inspection and the completion of other testing
4 Conduct post-operational activities
  • 4.1 Worksite is rehabilitated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Work is completed in accordance with work plan
  • 4.3 Notifications, records and documentation for updating system data are completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5333 TLIS2004A Install and maintain rail bonding systems Unit of competency