Assessor Resource
TLIW3043
Weld rail on tram/light rail systems using electric welding process
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to weld rail, crossings or switches on tram or light rail systems using an electric welding process, in accordance with rail industry standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements, and organisational procedures.
It includes preparing rails, crossings or switches for welding; gouging or grinding; setting up welding equipment; performing the welding operation; checking weld conformance; and completing required documentation.
This unit covers the processes used to repair rail surface defects and restore rail profile to plain rail, crossings and switches.
Welding equipment may include:
electric welders
electrode holder
generators
robotic welder
wirefeed welding unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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