Flashbutt Welding Recertification – NSW

Flashbutt Welding Recertification

Training Ahead is an approved training supplier of ARTC and offers the Flashbutt Welding recertification.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew the following RIWC job role: ARTC Flashbutt Welder

 

When can you book in your appointment?

Due to the differing recertification timeframes for individuals TAA remains flexible with safeworking recertifications.

To schedule a recertification, call the TAA office on 1300 355 900.

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Duration: 1 day
Cost (pp): $800
Location: Contact TAA directly for details on training location
Delivery Method: Classroom based learning (face to face)
Assessment Type: Knowledge assessment, practical demonstration and evidence review.
Outcome:

Certificate of Achievement

  • Flashbutt Welding Recertification Currency
TAA Admission Requirements:

Based on industry consultation and job role expectation as per the ARTC Safeworking Matrix, TAA has the following admission requirements:

Student must provide:

  • Statement of Attainments (or equivalent):
    • TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
    • CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
    • TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools
    • TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
    • TLIE1003 Participate in basic workplace communications
    • TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedures
    • TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
    • TLIU2008 Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure
    • TLIB2085 Apply Track Fundamental
    • TLIB3094 Check and repair track geometry
    • TLIB3095 Check and repair points and crossing
    • TLIB3099 Examine track infrastructure
    • TLIB3100 Visually inspect track infrastructure
    • TLIW0004 Grind Rails
    • TLIW0006 Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry
    • TLIW0008 Weld rail using flashbutt welding process
  • Current Certificate of Achievement (not expired):
    • ARTC – Flashbutt welding process currency

TAA requires all students to be 18 years of age or older.
When does the course expire: The units of competency do not expire however the Certificate of Achievement expire every 2 years. You can complete the recertification through Training Ahead Australia.
What to bring and wear:

The practical will be completed in a simulated rail corridor and full PPE will be required. The following standard PPE is required:

  • Safety boots – ankle support, steel cap and lace up
  • Long pants and long sleeve shirt (cotton drill or similar, not nylon)
  • Rail approved orange long sleeve high visibility shirt or high visibility vest
  • Shade 5 flip type cutting goggles (or shade 5 safety glasses with side protection)
  • Shade 5 visor will be required for people that require glasses during the welding process
  • 300mm high leather spats with fire resistant coating (when grinding)
  • P2 disposable fume particle mask (when welding)
  • Long leather welder’s gloves
  • Hard hat

Training Ahead has limited welding equipment available however students are required to provide their own equipment unless previously arranged with Training Ahead.

We prefer to teach students to use their own equipment.



Additional Information

Assessment Type
  • Knowledge assessment
  • Practical demonstration & Evidence review
  • Provision of 3x pieces of evidence of you performing the relevant role(s)
    • The evidence must be from across the past 2 years with at least 1 piece of evidence being from within the past 6 months and must include:
    • Pre-work brief(s)
    • Sign on sheet
    • Diary notes/log
    • Any relevant weld return form(s)

Training Ahead may, at their discretion, request additional evidence.

ID To Bring

You are required to bring photo ID, ideally, one of the following two types:

  • Australian Drivers Licence
  • Passport
Nationally Accredited Training

Yes, it is delivered by Aakira Pty Ltd trading as Training Ahead Australia
(RTO Code: 45462).

No Guarantee

Training Ahead does not provide any guarantee that:

  • A student will successfully complete a training product on its scope of registration; or
  • A student will obtain a particular employment outcome where this is outside the control of the RTO.
Work Placement

No work placement is required.

Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number

Unique Student Identifier From 1 January 2015, all students who undertake Nationally Recognised Training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Your USI means all your training records and results will be in one place. See more at: http://usi.gov.au. To get a USI, go to: http://www.usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx

Students will not be issued a Qualification Testamur or Statement of Attainment without a valid USI.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy
  • Students are required to have the ability to read and write English
  • The ACSF level of this training program has been assessed to be level 2.
  • Students are required to have at least Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills. Please advise if you have any language, literacy, or numeracy needs; or difficulties reading, writing, or speaking English.

All individuals entering into this training course are subject to an LLN assessment prior to enrolment. If the LLN assessment does not adequately assess the candidates LLN level or there is any ambiguity, the assessor will conduct a secondary interview to determine the candidates LLN level and take appropriate action, in accordance with TAA’s LLN procedures.

Where a candidate is determined to not meet the required LLN skills required they will not be enrolled in the training program.

Government Funded Training

This course is not eligible for Government Subsidies through Training Ahead Australia.

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Flashbutt Welding Recertification – NSW
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