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Install and maintain rail joints

Install and maintain rail joints

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB2101A
State Code
D4967
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2011
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
07/07/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain rail joints in accordance with approved standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes identifying and determining parameters or components that require repair, cutting and boring rail, maintaining rail joints, and completing all required documentation. Licensing or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Identify and determine parameters or components that require adjustment
  • 1.1 Rail joint condition, component, fastening and anchoring defects affecting rail joints are identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Appropriate repair method is selected to ensure rail joint meets specifications
  • 1.3 Scope of work is determined and resources are arranged
2Install rail joint
  • 2.1 Location of rail joint is determined
  • 2.2 Rail is cut and correct rail gap is established for joint type (mechanical or insulated)
  • 2.3 Rail ends are bent (if required) in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Bolt holes are bored to meet joint specification
  • 2.5 Joint is assembled to meet specification
3Maintain rail joint
  • 3.1 Surfaces and component parts are checked for insulation, lubrication, correct spacing and correct installation in accordance with specifications and work procedures
  • 3.2 Rail joint is maintained to specifications following workplace procedures
4Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA805 TLIB10109A Install and maintain rail joints Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S8267 TLIB2121A Maintain rail joints Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W914 TLI21310 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure Qualification