This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Acceptance standards for weld repairs on rail

Authorisationapproval processes and procedures

Documentation and recordkeeping requirements

Fundamentals of tram track and components

Hazards that may exist when welding rail using an electric welding process and ways of controlling the risks involved

Problems that may occur when welding rail using an electric welding process and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Relevant communication systems and procedures

Relevant safety occupational health and safety OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Track standards for tram rail crossing and switch condition and surface profile

Workplace procedures for removing defects by gouging grinding and welding rail using an electric welding process

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when welding rail using an electric welding process

Complete documentation related to welding rail using an electric welding process

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when welding rail using an electric welding process

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work when welding rail using an electric welding process

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Operate communications equipment to required protocol

Read and interpret technical data drawings instructions and manuals relevant to welding rail using an electric welding process

Report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions that may occur when welding rail using an electric welding process in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

Select and use hand tools power tools and equipment

Select and use required personal protective equipment PPE

Work collaboratively with others when welding rail using an electric welding process

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competency in the following in a range of situations

preparing items for welding according to workplace requirements

assembling and setting up welding gouging and grinding equipment and preparing consumables

performing welding grinding gouging and testing operations on rails crossings or switches

ensuring weld conforms to organisational requirements

completing documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance must be demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace or

simulated environment using actual components tools and equipment

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Work may involve exposure to:

Types of weld repairs may vary according to:

Welding process may include:

Welding equipment may include:

Equipment may include:

Materials may include:

Liaison may include:

Communications equipment may include:

Depending on the work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable procedures and codes may include: