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Maintain bridge bearings

Maintain bridge bearings

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB2083
State Code
AVK77
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
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain bridge bearings in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.It includes determining job requirements, maintaining bridge bearings, cleaning up the site after maintenance activities, and completing documentation.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 maintaining bridge bearings, 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 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Bridges are inspected as required to locate bearings requiring maintenance
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.3 Job requirements are determined in accordance with workplace procedures, and scope of work and resources required are identified
2 Perform bearing maintenance
  • 2.1 Components requiring maintenance are cleaned and prepared in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Bearing components are maintained to standard in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Clean up site
  • 3.1 Workplace procedures and environmental regulations and standards relevant to site clean-up are confirmed and clarified as required
  • 3.2 Waste is minimised and reused or disposed of in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and environmental regulations and standards
  • 3.3 Cleaning products and materials are disposed of in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and environmental regulations and standards
  • 3.4 Established site restoration practices are followed and problems with these practices are identified and reported
4 Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Required documentation procedures and processes are confirmed
  • 4.2 Documentation is filled in legibly and proofread
  • 4.3 Documentation is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4958 TLIB2083A Maintain bridge bearings Unit of competency