Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure
Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure
TLI32510
W932
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/03/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
Rationale:
This is a general qualification for persons engaged in the rail infrastructure environment who perform tasks involving 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSSuccessful completion of TLI21310 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure
PACKAGING RULES
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of 11 to 13 units of competency comprising:
- 5 core units plus
- all units within one of the selected groups (job roles) plus
- 4 elective units which may be taken from the elective units listed in the TLI32510 qualification outline, or may include up to 3 units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course.
Where the choice of a unit from another currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course is made, this unit must contribute towards the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisites specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All five (5) core units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5183 | TLIJ3002A | Apply quality systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5364 | TLIU4001A | Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5136 | TLIF3003A | Implement and monitor occupational health and safety procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5098 | TLIE2001A | Present routine workplace information | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5099 | TLIE2007A | Use communication systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Track Maintenance Industry Units
All four (4) units must be completed for this industry group
The following table outlines ONE example of an industry group training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available industry groups options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4997 | TLIB3095A | Check and repair points and crossings | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4996 | TLIB3094A | Check and repair track geometry | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D5352 | TLIS3026A | Implement track maintenance and construction | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D5337 | TLIS2027A | Install and maintain surface track drainage | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Four (4) elective units to be completed
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5125 | TLIF2006A | Apply accident-emergency procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5140 | TLIF3058A | Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5100 | TLIE2008A | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5154 | TLIG1001A | Work effectively with others | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S551 | TLI30707 | Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Rail Infrastructure) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S790 | TLI32511 | Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 7 July 2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements:
The entry requirements for this qualification are TLI21310 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Track Work) or equivalent vocational competency gained by working within the rail infrastructure environment.
The Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure qualification is aligned to the following defined groups:
Group A: Rail infrastructure - Track Maintenance
This includes but is not limited to the following job roles:
Senior track maintainer
Ganger
Group B: Rail infrastructure - Track Construction
This includes but is not limited to the following job roles:
Senior track installer
Ganger
Group C: Rail infrastructure - Turnout Construction
This includes but is not limited to the following job roles:
Specialist track installer
Special ganger
Group D: Rail infrastructure - Track Welding
This includes but is not limited to the following job role:
Track welder
Group E: Rail infrastructure - Track Examination
This includes but is not limited to the following job role:
Track examiner
Group F: Rail infrastructure - Rail Testing
This includes but is not limited to the following job role:
Rail tester
TLI32510Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure (continued)
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.