Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Rail Network Control
Certificate IV in Rail Network Control
TLI40120
BFV5
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 29/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for a person engaged in the control of rail traffic or tram/light rail networks.
This qualification requires a broad range of skilled applications within the rail control environment. It also requires the skills and knowledge to evaluate and analyse current practices, to develop new criteria and procedures, and to provide some leadership and guidance to others in their work.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Rail Network Control - Rail Traffic Control
train controller
network controller
network control officer (NCO)
area controller.
Rail Network Control - Tram/Light Rail Control
light rail controller
tram controller.
Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected from the group choice below.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of fifteen (15) units of competency comprising:- Six (6) core units listed below, plus
- All units from one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) listed below, plus
- Four (4) general elective units from Group C listed below if selecting Group: A, or
- Five (5) general elective units from Group C listed below if selecting Group: B.
Up to three (3) of the general elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package.
The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core units
All six (6) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ44 | TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAA33 | TLIF0008 | Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ59 | TLIE3022 | Complete workplace documents | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ28 | TLIF3087 | Follow work health and safety, and environmental procedures in the rail industry | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVI89 | TLII4022 | Identify and meet customer requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ02 | TLIG1001 | Work effectively with others | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Rail Traffic Control
Four (4) general elective units may be selected from Group C listed below if selecting Group: A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ21 | TLIF4086 | Control and coordinate incident responses | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVI54 | TLIL4074 | Control and coordinate rail traffic movement | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVI53 | TLIL4075 | Implement and amend daily train plan | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCG68 | TLIF0017 | Implement safeworking rules and regulations for network control activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ58 | TLIE3023 | Use electronic communication systems | 15 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Tram/Light Rail Control
5 general elective units from Group C listed below if selecting Group: B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ10 | TLIF4109 | Communicate effectively to coordinate incident response procedures | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVI47 | TLIL4084 | Control daily tram/light rail operations | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVI46 | TLIL4085 | Coordinate tram/light rail traffic movement | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ54 | TLIE4033 | Use communications systems to control tram/light rail operations | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: General elective units
4 general elective units must be selected from Group C listed below if selecting Group: A, or
5 general elective units must be selected from Group C listed below if selecting Group: B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWV7 | TLI42215 | Certificate IV in Rail Network Control | Qualification |
| AWQ8 | TLI42715 | Certificate IV in Tram/Light Rail Control | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHG6 | TLI40921 | Certificate IV in Rail Network Control | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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