Assessor Resource
TLIW3013A
Grind switches and crossings
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.
Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the grinding of switches and crossings as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to grind switches and crossings in accordance with approved standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes determining job requirements, grinding weld and/or weld repair, grinding switches and crossings to repair surface defects, and completing all required documentation. This competency relates to the grinding of weld repairs to switches and crossings, and repairing of surface profile of switches and crossings in service. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
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