Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rail Driving
Certificate III in Rail Driving
TLI31415
AWS9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/10/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This is a general qualification for a person who drives a light rail train or tram, or operates a monorail within a metropolitan or suburban transport environment.
It involves a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures. It may also include responsibility for coordinating the work of others.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Tram Driver
Light Rail Driver
Monorail Operator.
No licensing legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of sixteen (16) units of competency comprising:- eight (8) core units listed below plus
- All units within one of the specialistelective unit groups (job roles) from Group A or Group B listed below plus
- three (3) general elective units from the general elective units listed below. 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 eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ45 | TLIF2006 | Apply accident-emergency procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVI97 | TLII1002 | Apply customer service skills | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ44 | TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ48 | TLIF1001 | Follow work health and safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ69 | TLIE1003 | Participate in basic workplace communication | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ65 | TLIE2008 | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ66 | TLIE2007 | Use communications systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ02 | TLIG1001 | Work effectively with others | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Tram/Light Rail Specialist Electives
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A or Group B must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ94 | TLIC3034 | Berth and shut down an electric tram | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ95 | TLIC3033 | Drive an electric tram to operational requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVK48 | TLIB3078 | Inspect, prepare and start an electrical tram | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ96 | TLIC3032 | Operate and monitor a passenger electric tram | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ23 | TLIF4061 | Respond to electric tram-driving emergencies and abnormal situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Monorail Specialist Electives
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A or Group B must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ68 | TLIE1005 | Carry out basic workplace calculations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVI29 | TLIO3012 | Manage disruptive and/or unlawful behaviour | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ93 | TLIC3039 | Operate and monitor a monorail train | 90 | Unit of competency |
| AVI31 | TLIO2011 | Provide revenue protection measures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ76 | TLID1001 | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. General Elective Units
Three (3) units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ32 | TLIF3058 | Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ68 | TLIE1005 | Carry out basic workplace calculations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVK81 | TLIB2001 | Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVI31 | TLIO2011 | Provide revenue protection measures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVI16 | TLIP2033 | Sell products and services | 24 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ76 | TLID1001 | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVK61 | TLIB3002 | Test equipment and isolate faults | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVK04 | TLIC3011 | Transport passengers with disabilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVI99 | TLIG2007 | Work in a socially diverse environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W923 | TLI31410 | Certificate III in Rail Driving | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDR3 | TLI31418 | Certificate III in Rail Driving | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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