Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure
Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure
TLI47121
BHH6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/11/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for a person engaged in providing infrastructure construction and/or maintenance activities on rail networks.
This qualification requires a broad range of skilled applications within the rail infrastructure 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
This qualification is suitable for a variety of job roles in the fields of:
rail structures
rail track surfacing
rail track working
track protection.
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to the listed fields include:
ganger
leading hand
possession officer
principal protection officer (PPO)
supervisor
team leader
track protection officer
work group leader.
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 thirteen (13) units of competency comprising:- Eight (8) core units listed below plus
- Three (3) specialist elective units from one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A or Group B listed below plus
- Two (2) general units from the general elective units listed below.
Up to two (2) 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 in the unit are complied with.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODP85 | TLIL0004 | Apply conflict and grievance resolution strategies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE96 | BSBPMG420 | Apply project scope management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVI52 | TLIL4076 | Coordinate resources | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCE46 | BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODP82 | TLIG0001 | Facilitate work teams | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ20 | TLIF4088 | Implement and coordinate rail safety and WHS risk-control strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVI85 | TLIJ4009 | Implement and monitor quality assurance systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ27 | TLIF3089 | Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Rail Track Working, Rail Track Surfacing or Rail Structures
Three (3) units must be chosen from one specialist elective group, Group A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ45 | TLIF2006 | Apply accident-emergency procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCZ02 | TLIL0003 | Apply asset management system | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCF09 | BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE26 | BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Track Protection
Three (3) units must be chosen from one specialist elective group, Group A or B.
The selection must include TLIL4069 Plan and coordinate protection for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ45 | TLIF2006 | Apply accident-emergency procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCF09 | BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE26 | BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVI56 | TLIL4069 | Plan and coordinate protection for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority | 15 | Unit of competency |
4. General Elective Units
Two (2) units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGM4 | TLI47120 | Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is one of the following:
Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling, or
Certificate III in Rail Structures, or
Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure, or
Certificate III in Track Protection, or
relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure environment.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships