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Weld rail using aluminothermic welding process
Weld rail using aluminothermic welding process
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW3015A
TLIW3015A
State Code
D5384
D5384
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2014
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
31/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to weld rail using the aluminothermic welding process in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes preparing and planning the welding method, preparing the rail for aluminothermic welding, carrying out the welding process in accordance with workplace requirements, checking weld conformance, and completing all required documentation. Licensing or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare and plan welding method
- 1.1 Work requirements are determined to identify scope of work and resources required
- 1.2 Welding equipment and consumables are prepared and checked for serviceability
- 1.3 Site is cleared of obstructions and combustible material to minimise risk of accidents and fire
- 1.4 Fire fighting and other safety equipment is organised, checked and located in accordance with required regulations
- 1.5 Personnel are briefed about safety precautions specific to aluminothermic welding as required to minimise risk of injury
2Prepare rail for welding
- 2.1 Location of weld is identified and assessed in accordance with standards and procedures
- 2.2 Track is prepared for welding in accordance with workplace standards and procedures
- 2.3 Rail is prepared for welding in accordance with workplace standards and procedures
3Carry out welding process
- 3.1 Moulds are fitted and luted to standard to prevent leakage of the molten reaction
- 3.2 Rails are pre-heated to standard to prevent heat loss
- 3.3 Rails are welded using aluminothermic method in accordance with approved procedures
- 3.4 Welding equipment is removed according to approved procedures
- 3.5 Excess material is removed from weld in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.6 Rail profile is restored to standard using rail profile grinder in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.7 Arrangements are made for track to be restored
4Check weld conformance
- 4.1 Finish ground weld area is visually inspected for surface finish and defects
- 4.2 Finish ground weld area is checked for conformance to rail profile and geometry acceptance standards
5Complete documentation
- 5.1 Required documentation and/or records are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve:
hazards to eyes
heat hazards
exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Resources may include:
rail tensor
hand tools (hot axe, hammer)
wedges
straight edge
rail shears
rail friction saw
rail profile grinder, angle grinder
welding equipment
electric generator
gas heating/cutting equipment
Welding processes may include:
Thermit Australia welding processes (i.e. SkV-Elite, SKVF, SMWF, SKVL)
Railtech welding processes (i.e. PLK CJ, WG68 X CJ)
other approved welding processes
Weld types may include:
standard gap (short preheat)
standard gap (long preheat)
wide gap
junction
Consumables may include:
welding materials as required
rail jewellery (plates, dogspikes, etc.)
gases (oxy, acetylene, propane)
closure rails
Safety hazards may include:
fire risk
poor weather
eye damage
burns
rail tensor failure (broken pins etc.)
welding rail in electrified territory
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, other track gangs)
Communications systems may include:
two-way radios
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Depending on the work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
fire retardant overalls or long sleeved shirts and long pants
hearing protection
gauntlet type gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
welding goggles
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Information may be provided:
electronically
in writing, via forms/documents
orally, via face-to-face communications
Information/documents may include:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
local authority regulations and procedures
welding records
track inspection reports
timekeeping records
incident reporting data
maintenance specifications
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
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 Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
electrified territory regulations
relevant fire regulations
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve:
hazards to eyes
heat hazards
exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Resources may include:
rail tensor
hand tools (hot axe, hammer)
wedges
straight edge
rail shears
rail friction saw
rail profile grinder, angle grinder
welding equipment
electric generator
gas heating/cutting equipment
Welding processes may include:
Thermit Australia welding processes (i.e. SkV-Elite, SKVF, SMWF, SKVL)
Railtech welding processes (i.e. PLK CJ, WG68 X CJ)
other approved welding processes
Weld types may include:
standard gap (short preheat)
standard gap (long preheat)
wide gap
junction
Consumables may include:
welding materials as required
rail jewellery (plates, dogspikes, etc.)
gases (oxy, acetylene, propane)
closure rails
Safety hazards may include:
fire risk
poor weather
eye damage
burns
rail tensor failure (broken pins etc.)
welding rail in electrified territory
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Liaison may include:
internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, other track gangs)
Communications systems may include:
two-way radios
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Depending on the work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
fire retardant overalls or long sleeved shirts and long pants
hearing protection
gauntlet type gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses
welding goggles
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Information may be provided:
electronically
in writing, via forms/documents
orally, via face-to-face communications
Information/documents may include:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
local authority regulations and procedures
welding records
track inspection reports
timekeeping records
incident reporting data
maintenance specifications
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
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 Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
electrified territory regulations
relevant fire regulations
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 which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
planning and preparing for welding method
preparing rail for welding
using appropriate type or types of welding processes
checking weld for conformance
completing documentation correctly
successfully performing a minimum of 10 welds
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
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
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 which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
planning and preparing for welding method
preparing rail for welding
using appropriate type or types of welding processes
checking weld for conformance
completing documentation correctly
successfully performing a minimum of 10 welds
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
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVH35 | TLIW3015 | Weld rail using aluminothermic welding process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S790 | TLI32511 | Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure | Qualification |