Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIW3013A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Grind switches and crossings

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIW3013A - Grind switches and crossings
Description 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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Weld repairs are located
  • Defects relating to rail surface profile and condition in switches and crossings are identified
  • Appropriate equipment is selected
  • Appropriate repair method and/or profile is selected to ensure completed work will meet specifications
  • Site is cleared of obstructions and combustible material
       
Element: Grind weld repair
  • Switch or crossing is ground to nominated profile after installation or welded repair using approved equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Grinding equipment is operated safely in accordance with OH&S and environmental requirements
  • Switch or crossing profile and alignment are measured to ensure compliance with acceptance standards
  • Rail surface condition is assessed for compliance with acceptance standards
       
Element: Grind switch or crossing to repair surface defects
  • Switch or crossing is ground using approved equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Grinding equipment is operated safely in accordance with OH&S and environmental requirements
  • Finished surface is checked to ensure compliance with acceptance standards
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Documentation on work undertaken is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
       


Evidence Required

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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 underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

determining job requirements

safely operating grinding equipment

grinding weld repairs using appropriate grinding wheel speed and rate of metal removal

grinding switches and crossings to repair surface defects

completing documentation correctly

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is 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 and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

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

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

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for the grinding of switches and crossings

Problems that may occur during the grinding of switches and crossings, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when grinding switches and crossings, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Acceptance standards for switch and crossing profile and surface condition

Grinding methods and results

Relevant communication systems and procedures

Authorisation/Approval processes and procedures

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when grinding switches and crossings

Read and interpret technical data, drawings, instructions and manuals relevant to the grinding of switches and crossings

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work when grinding switches and crossings

Complete documentation related to the grinding of switches and crossings

Operate communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when grinding switches and crossings

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when grinding switches and crossings in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when grinding switches and crossings

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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

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

Select and use required personal protective equipment

Select and use hand tools, power tools and equipment

Apply grinding techniques to achieve switch and crossing profile and surface condition to meet required standards and procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in all weather conditions

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods and vehicles

Type and rate of grinding may vary according to:

location

rail mass or type

switch type

crossing type

crossing material

purpose of grinding

Equipment may include:

hand held grinders

rail profile grinders

hand tools including gauges, track jacks, spiking hammers and bars

fume extraction equipment for grinding manganese crossings

Measuring equipment may include:

straight edge

electronic straight edge

profile gauge

Materials may include:

grinding wheels

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, electricians)

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Communications equipment may include:

two-way radios

telephones/mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signal

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

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

fire retardant clothing and overgear (aprons, spats etc)

face shields

portable radios/mobile phones

hand lamps

flags

protective equipment for grinding manganese crossings

fire fighting equipment

safety devices

Information/documents may include:

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

local authority regulations and procedures

information provided by other workplace personnel

rail inspections and reports

work orders

technical instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio/mobile phone operation procedures

QA plans, data and document control

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Weld repairs are located 
Defects relating to rail surface profile and condition in switches and crossings are identified 
Appropriate equipment is selected 
Appropriate repair method and/or profile is selected to ensure completed work will meet specifications 
Site is cleared of obstructions and combustible material 
Switch or crossing is ground to nominated profile after installation or welded repair using approved equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 
Grinding equipment is operated safely in accordance with OH&S and environmental requirements 
Switch or crossing profile and alignment are measured to ensure compliance with acceptance standards 
Rail surface condition is assessed for compliance with acceptance standards 
Switch or crossing is ground using approved equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 
Grinding equipment is operated safely in accordance with OH&S and environmental requirements 
Finished surface is checked to ensure compliance with acceptance standards 
Documentation on work undertaken is completed in accordance with workplace requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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