Aluminothermic Welding Course

Course Description

This Aluminothermic Welding Course provides the foundational competencies required for employees and people looking to enter the industry to become rail welders.

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 work health and safety procedures
- TLIU2008 Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure
- TLIS2044 Carry out rail installation
- TLIS2034 Install and repair rail fastening systems
- CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

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

TLIW0004 Grind Rails
TLIW0006 Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry
TLIW3015 Weld rail using aluminothermic welding process

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:

- Rail Infrastructure – Track Work
  - Track Worker
  - Track Installer
  - Track Maintainer
- Rail Infrastructure – Structures
  - Structures Maintainer
- Rail Infrastructure – Track Surfacing
- Plant Operator
- Mobile Plant Operator
- Way Gang Driver
- Wire Feed Welder
- Flashbutt Welder

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
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

Yakka Training has limited welding equipment available, students are required to provide their own equipment for the practical component of the course, unless previously arranged with Yakka.