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Weld rail on tram/light rail systems using submerged arc welding process
Weld rail on tram/light rail systems using submerged arc welding process
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW0044A
TLIW0044A
State Code
WG244
WG244
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/07/2013
Original Release Date
21/04/2013
Nominal Hours
25
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to weld rail on tram/light rail systems using a submerged arc welding process. It covers preparing materials, selecting and setting up welding equipment, carrying out submerged arc welding, inspecting for and correcting defects, and maintaining weld records. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare materials for welding
- 1.1 Weld requirements are identified from specifications and/or technical drawings
- 1.2 Material is correctly prepared using tools and techniques appropriate to the material and process
- 1.3 Materials are assembled/aligned to specifications, where required
- 1.4 Track is measured prior to commencement of welding
2 Select welding machine settings and consumables
- 2.1 Welding machine settings and consumables are identified from job requirements, welding procedures, specifications and/or technical drawings
3 Assemble and set up welding equipment
- 3.1 Welding equipment is assembled and set up safely and correctly to standard operating procedures
- 3.2 Any defective equipment is tagged and replaced in accordance with organisational and/or manufacturer specifications
4 Weld rail using submerged arc process
- 4.1 Pad, butt and fillet welds are deposited correctly in flat, and fillet welds in horizontal position, to specification
- 4.2 Joints are cleaned to specifications using techniques and tools appropriate to the defect, material and process
5 Inspect welds and correct faults
- 5.1 Weld joints are visually inspected against specifications
- 5.2 Track is measured to ensure welded track is within accepted tolerances
- 5.3 Weld defects are identified and remedial action is taken, where required
- 5.4 Defects are removed with minimum loss of sound metal using techniques and tools appropriate to the defect, material and process
6 Maintain weld records as required
- 6.1 Weld records are maintained in accordance with organisational procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may involve exposure to:
movement of equipment, materials and vehicles
Basic track measurements may include:
length, depth, width, diameter
track gauge
length of weld
Measuring equipment may include:
tape measures
track gauge
Materials may include:
flux core wire
welding electrodes
grinding discs
Track layout may include:
plain track
turnouts
special trackwork including catchpoints, expansion switches, diamond crossings and slips
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signal
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
long pants and shirts
hearing protection
long gloves
spats
sunscreen
sunglasses
welding helmet
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
special PPE
Information/documents may include:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
local authority regulations and procedures
work orders
information provided by other workplace personnel
rail inspections and timekeeping records
trackworker standard manual
technical instructions
manufacturer or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
legislated rail safety requirements including state acts and regulations together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
local authority regulations
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
Work may involve exposure to:
movement of equipment, materials and vehicles
Basic track measurements may include:
length, depth, width, diameter
track gauge
length of weld
Measuring equipment may include:
tape measures
track gauge
Materials may include:
flux core wire
welding electrodes
grinding discs
Track layout may include:
plain track
turnouts
special trackwork including catchpoints, expansion switches, diamond crossings and slips
Communication equipment may include:
two-way radios
telephones/mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signal
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
long pants and shirts
hearing protection
long gloves
spats
sunscreen
sunglasses
welding helmet
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios/mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
special PPE
Information/documents may include:
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
local authority regulations and procedures
work orders
information provided by other workplace personnel
rail inspections and timekeeping records
trackworker standard manual
technical instructions
manufacturer or workplace equipment operation manuals and specifications
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
legislated rail safety requirements including state acts and regulations together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
local authority regulations
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
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 required 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:
preparing and setting up traffic management plan
preparing items for welding according to workplace requirements
assembling and setting up welding equipment and preparing consumables
ensuring weld conforms to organisational requirements
completing documentation in accordance with organisational requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated 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
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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 required 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:
preparing and setting up traffic management plan
preparing items for welding according to workplace requirements
assembling and setting up welding equipment and preparing consumables
ensuring weld conforms to organisational requirements
completing documentation in accordance with organisational requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated 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
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVH49 | TLIW0044 | Weld rail on tram/light rail systems using submerged ARC welding process | Unit of competency |
