Flashbutt Welding Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
13/09/2026 12:08 PM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
TLISS00014

State Code
AC214

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

07/03/2011

Current Release Date

07/03/2011

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

—

Nominal Hours

Duration

1 Semester

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	07/03/2011	Replaced	Replaced

Description

Not Applicable

Pathway Information

This skill set is additional to Certificate II Rail Infrastructure and targets those rail track workers who will carry out flashbutt welding.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Readers should ensure that they have also read the part of the Training Package that outlines licensing and regulatory requirements.

Target Group

This is a skill set covering the role of flashbutt welder within the general rail infrastructure environment.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

This competency from the TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package (Version 2) meets the needs of flashbutt welding operation. The competency is drawn from a nationally endorsed Training Package, and provides the skills and knowledge for a person working as a flashbutt welder within the general rail infrastructure environment.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
D5385	TLIW3016A	Weld rail using flashbutt welding process	80	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AD221	TLISS00114	Flashbutt Welding Skill Set	Skill set