Assessor Resource
TLIS3010
Test rail using ultrasonic equipment
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to test plain rail and field welds using ultrasonic equipment in accordance with rail industry standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.
It includes determining test requirements, conducting testing using hand directed equipment, conducting visual examination and measurement of welds, identifying and classifying defects, and completing all required 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 some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when testing rail using ultrasonic equipment, 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.
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