Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rail Structures
Certificate III in Rail Structures
TLI32115
AWT7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 29/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 04/07/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 19/10/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the rail infrastructure environment who performs tasks involving checking and repairing structures through a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts. It 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 the job role groups listed below include:
Steel/Concrete/Masonry Structures Maintenance
senior structures maintainer
Timber Structures Maintenance
senior structures maintainer.
Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective 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 eleven (11) units of competency comprising:- six (6) core units listed below plus
- all units within one of the specialist elective unit groups from Group A or Group B listed below plus
- two (2) general elective units from the general elective units listed below if selecting Group A OR three (3) general elective units from the general elective units listed below if selecting Group B.
- 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 are complied with.
The following imported units have a prerequisite unit:
- MEM24001B Perform basic penetrant testing
- MEM24003B Perform basic magnetic particle testing.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVI86 | TLIJ3002 | Apply quality systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ64 | TLIE2029 | Conduct workplace information briefings | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ35 | TLIF3003 | Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVH66 | TLIS3029 | Implement structures maintenance and installation of minor structures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVH84 | TLIS2013 | Install minor structures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ66 | TLIE2007 | Use communications systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Steel/Concrete/Masonry Structures Maintenance
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK77 | TLIB2083 | Maintain bridge bearings | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVK71 | TLIB2096 | Repair concrete/masonry structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVK78 | TLIB2082 | Repair steel structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Timber Structures Maintenance
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVH81 | TLIS2028 | Install and replace transoms | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVK79 | TLIB2081 | Repair timber structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. General Elective Units
If selecting Group A, two (2) units to be chosen from the elective units listed or
If selecting Group B, three (3) units to be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of the available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S789 | TLI32111 | Certificate III in Rail Structures | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHH1 | TLI32121 | Certificate III in Rail Structures | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is TLI27120 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Structures) or relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure (structures) environment.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships