Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Rail Safety Management
Certificate IV in Rail Safety Management
TLI42413
J540
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 21/04/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
Rationale:
This is a general qualification for the management of safety within the rail industry.
Successful completion of this qualification requires demonstration of a broad range of skilled applications within the rail safety environment. It also requires the skills and knowledge to evaluate and analyse current practices; develop new criteria and procedures, and provide some leadership and guidance to others in their application.
Job roles:
The TLI42413 Certificate IV in Rail Safety Management is aligned to the following defined role:
Rail Safety Manager.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A successful assessment outcome for a total of seventeen (17) units of competency comprising:- eleven (11) core units, plus
- six (6) elective units from the general elective units list.
Alternatively, up to three (3) units may be drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course, provided that the unit contributes to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified in the unit are complied with.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG220 | TLIF4099A | Develop an application for, or variation to, rail accreditation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WG234 | TLIL4081A | Ensure competency of rail safety workers | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG221 | TLIF4100A | Identify and meet rail safety regulatory compliance requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D0995 | BSBRSK401A | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG222 | TLIF4101A | Implement and maintain a rail safety culture | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WG223 | TLIF4102A | Implement and maintain safety management plans | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WG225 | TLIF4104A | Manage change in the rail safety environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WG226 | TLIF4105A | Manage rail safety compliance | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WG210 | TLIE4030A | Prepare rail safety reports | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WG227 | TLIF4107A | Respond to notifiable rail safety occurrences | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WG211 | TLIE4032A | Use internal communication systems for rail industry regulatory compliance | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
Six (6) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8312 | TLIL4073A | Apply asset management system | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5212 | TLIL4005A | Apply conflict/grievance resolution strategies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG235 | TLIL4082A | Coordinate rail interface agreements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5158 | TLIG4006A | Facilitate work teams | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D5364 | TLIU4001A | Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8002 | PSPGOV306B | Implement change | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0843 | BSBMGT403A | Implement continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG224 | TLIF4103A | Implement fitness for work procedures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D0631 | BSBCMM401A | Make a presentation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0552 | BSBADM502B | Manage meetings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0937 | BSBPMG509A | Manage project procurement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0841 | BSBMGT401A | Show leadership in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D5323 | TLIR4002A | Source goods/services and evaluate contractors | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWR4 | TLI42415 | Certificate IV in Rail Safety Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships