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Apply awareness of structures fundamentals

Apply awareness of structures fundamentals

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB2086
State Code
AVK74
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
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply awareness of structures fundamentals in accordance with approved rail industry standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.It includes identifying types of structures, structures terminology and conventions, and defect categories; and locating and identifying defects in structures.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 applying awareness of structures fundamentals, 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 Identify types of bridges and structures
  • 1.1 Principal bridge types and their purpose are identified
  • 1.2 Other principal structure types and their purpose are identified
2 Identify structures terminology and conventions
  • 2.1 Basic terminology for structures infrastructure is defined
  • 2.2 Principal components of structures and their purpose are identified
  • 2.3 Conventions for numbering structures and their components are explained
3 Identify defect categories
  • 3.1 Types of defect are identified
  • 3.2 Conventions for categorising defects are explained
4 Locate structures defects
  • 4.1 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 4.2 Tools and equipment for visual inspection of structures are identified and selected
  • 4.3 Previously identified defects in structures are located and identified
  • 4.4 Defects in structures are located and identified
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4961 TLIB2086A Apply awareness of structures fundamentals Unit of competency