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TLIB3102 Adjust Rail

Course Duration

2 Days

Course Fees

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Delivery Mode

Face To Face Learning

Precise Rail Adjustment Skills for Safe Track Maintenance

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to adjust rail as part of rail maintenance and construction activities. It includes planning and preparing for the task, identifying and using the correct tools and equipment, performing rail adjustment activities, and completing documentation and clean-up procedures.

Adjusting rail is critical for ensuring track alignment, managing rail stress, and maintaining rail integrity across various rail networks. This unit supports the safe and effective performance of rail infrastructure works in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements.

Units of Competency

TLIB3102
Adjust rail

  • Industry-Relevant Skills: Learn practical techniques to safely and effectively adjust rail in real-world rail infrastructure settings, aligned with national safety and technical standards.
  • mproved Safety and Compliance: Gain knowledge of safe work practices and procedures specific to rail stress management and rail adjustment, helping reduce risks and support compliance with network and legislative requirements.
  • Meets Network Requirements: The course aligns with many network operator requirements (e.g. ARTC, Queensland Rail, TfNSW), supporting contractor or employee compliance across jurisdictions.
  • Workplace Confidence: Develop confidence in identifying and using rail adjustment tools, interpreting technical requirements, and completing tasks to specification.

This course is intended for rail infrastructure workers and maintainers working in operational rail networks who are required to perform rail adjustment activities under supervision or independently, depending on their job role.

  • 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.

  • Prepare for rail adjustment activities according to work instructions and rail infrastructure procedures
  • Identify rail stress conditions and appropriate adjustment techniques
  • Use hand tools, rail pulling and rail adjustment equipment safely and effectively
  • Carry out rail adjustment to meet technical specifications
  • Finalise tasks and complete necessary documentation in accordance with site and organisational procedures

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