Ultrasonic Testing Course

Course Description

This course involves testing plain rail and field welds using ultrasonic equipment in accordance with rail industry standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.

It includes determining test requirements, conducting testing using hand directed equipment, conducting visual examination and measurement of welds, identifying and classifying defects, and completing all required documentation.

Entry Requirements

Based on industry consultation and job role expectation as per the RIW National Track and Civil Matrix, Yakka has the following admission requirements:

Statement of Attainments (or equivalent):

- TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
- TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools
- TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual
  handling methods
- TLIE1003 Participate in basic workplace
  communications
- TLIF0025 Follow occupational health and safety
  procedures
- TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
- TLIB2085 Apply track fundamentals
- TLIU2008 Apply environmental procedures to rail
  infrastructure
- TLIB2092 Operate minor mechanical equipment
- TLIB2097 Install and maintain rail guards
- TLIB2121 Maintain rail joints
- TLIS2030 Carry out track ballasting
- TLIS2031 Install railway sleepers
- TLIS2044 Carry our rail installation
- TLIS2034 Install and repair rail fastening systems

Delivery Method

Pre-course reading and Classroom based (face to face) training.

Assessment Type

Knowledge assessment, practical observation assessment and in field logbook with workplace observation(s).

Duration

5 days + on the job assessment.

Location

Block 4/460-492 Beaudesert Road Salisbury Qld Or a workplace/or negotiated training location

Course Fee

Contact administration for this information.

Units of Competency

Statement of Attainment

TLIS3010 Test rail using ultrasonic equipment
TLIS3011 Test rail using non-destructive testing equipment

Please note: The units of competency do not expire however the Certificate of Achievement expire every 2 years. You can complete the recertification with Yakka Training.

Employment Pathways / Job Roles

This course provides a pathway to work in the following rail industry job roles:

- Ultrasonic Tester turnouts
- Ultrasonic Tester Track

What to bring / 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
Safety glasses
Hard hat