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Install rail

Install rail

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIS2032A
State Code
D5341
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
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install rail in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes identifying job requirements, preparing rail for installation, installing rail, joining rail ends, restoring track, and completing documentation. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Identify job requirements
  • 1.1 Scope of work is determined and resources are arranged
  • 1.2 Replacement rail is checked for compliance with acceptance standards in accordance with workplace procedures
2Prepare rail for installation
  • 2.1 Rails are loaded and unloaded using approved methods to minimise risk to health and safety
  • 2.2 Rails are cut to required length using an appropriate method to minimise delays and wastage
  • 2.3 If required, rails are bent to the correct curvature to ensure correct track geometry is maintained to standard
3Install rail
  • 3.1 Where required, existing rail is unfastened and removed using appropriate equipment or manual method
  • 3.2 New rail is lifted into place using appropriate equipment or manual method maximising efficiency and minimising risk of injuries
4Join rail ends
  • 4.1 Rail joints are prepared for welding or are assembled and installed to specifications in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Rail bonds or other track circuit connections are installed/restored as required in accordance with workplace procedures
5Restore track
  • 5.1 Track fastenings are restored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Arrangements are made for rail to be adjusted in accordance with workplace procedures
6Complete documentation
  • 6.1 Completed work is checked for compliance to standards to ensure safe operations of trains
  • 6.2 Required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S8341 TLIS2044A Carry out rail installation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W914 TLI21310 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure Qualification