Aluminothermic Welding

Course Duration

5 Days

Course Fees

Delivery Mode

Face To Face Learning

Welding Skills for the Rail Industry

This course provides participants with the practical skills and technical knowledge required to perform rail welding and cutting tasks in the rail corridor, using industry-standard methods and equipment. The focus is on the safe and effective use of oxy-LPG cutting equipment, rail grinding tools, and the aluminothermic welding process used to join rail sections.

Participants will learn to perform these tasks in compliance with national safety regulations, work instructions, and rail operator standards.

Units of Competency

TLIW3015

Weld rail using aluminothermic welding process

TLIW0004

Grind rails

TLIW0006

Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry

Entry Requirements

Where This Course Can Take You

Nationally Recognised Skills: Gain formal qualifications for highly specialised and in-demand roles within the rail infrastructure sector.
Precision and Quality Assurance: Develop the skills to deliver consistent, high-quality welds that meet network standards.
Pathway to Advanced Roles: Expand your qualifications to pursue advanced roles in track maintenance and rail welding supervision.
Industry-Standard Equipment Experience: Build practical skills using oxy-LPG cutting tools, rail grinders, and aluminothermic welding equipment commonly used on active rail worksites.

Delivery Mode

Rail infrastructure workers performing welding, cutting, or maintenance of rail
Track maintainers and welders who need to perform aluminothermic welds
Individuals seeking to gain specialist skills for aluminothermic rail welding

Assessment Information

Classroom-based learning: Face-to-face instruction covering essential theoretical concepts and safety procedures.
Knowledge assessments: Written tests to evaluate participants' understanding of the course material.
In-field logbook: Participants complete tasks under the supervision of a qualified mentor, documenting their experiences and competencies in a logbook.
Practical observation assessments: Hands-on activities where participants demonstrate their skills in a controlled environment.

How This Course Can Benefit You

Prepare and plan welding method
Carry out welding process
Perform grinding tasks to finish or prepare rails for joining and maintenance
Set up and operate oxy-LPG equipment safely to heat and cut rail materials
Identify hazards associated with heat and welding operations and apply control measures
Read and interpret technical documentation, weld procedures, and work plans
Carry out post-weld inspections and quality assurance processes