Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Train Driving
Certificate IV in Train Driving
TLI42613
J805
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 17/02/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
Rationale:
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in driving a train.
Achievement of this qualification requires the application of a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in varied contexts to undertake skilled work within a train driving environment.
This qualification requires the skills and knowledge to:
identify, analyse, compare and act on information from a range of sources
apply and communicate technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems
guide activities and provide technical advice in the area of work.
These skills and knowledge will be applied to specialised tasks or functions in known or changing contexts with responsibility for own functions and outputs.
Job roles:
The TLI42613 Certificate IV in Train Driving qualification is aligned to the following defined roles:
Electric Passenger Train Driver
Freight Train Driver
Heavy Haul Train Driver
Locomotive Driver
Train Driver.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A successful assessment outcome for a total of twenty one (21) units of competency comprising:- thirteen (13) core units
- five (5) specialist elective units from Group A, B, C, D or E
- at least three (3) general elective units which may be selected from the general elective units list, units not selected from Group A, B, C, D or E or alternatively, up to two (2) units appropriate to the job role may be selected from the TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package or other relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
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 thirteen (13) units must be completed.
2. Group A Freight
Five (5) specialist units must be completed from one specialist Group A, B, C, D or E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI792 | TLIB4078A | Carry out a train roll-by inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5057 | TLIC4019A | Drive train to operational requirements | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D4984 | TLIB3026A | Prepare for train operation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5032 | TLIC3027A | Stable a motive power unit | 197 | Unit of competency |
| WI790 | TLIB3019B | Test train braking system | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Urban Electric
Five (5) specialist units must be completed from one specialist Group A, B, C, D or E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5048 | TLIC3046A | Drive and operate electric passenger train | 150 | Unit of competency |
| D5003 | TLIB3105A | Prepare electric passenger train | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG205 | TLIC3048B | Shunt couple and uncouple electric passenger trains | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D5049 | TLIC3047A | Stable electric passenger train | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D5005 | TLIB3108A | Test operation of electric passenger train braking system | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Country Passenger
Five (5) specialist units must be completed from one specialist Group A, B, C, D or E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI792 | TLIB4078A | Carry out a train roll-by inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5057 | TLIC4019A | Drive train to operational requirements | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D4984 | TLIB3026A | Prepare for train operation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5032 | TLIC3027A | Stable a motive power unit | 197 | Unit of competency |
| WI790 | TLIB3019B | Test train braking system | 30 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Steam Locomotive
Five (5) specialist units must be completed from one specialist Group A, B, C, D or E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG193 | TLIB3124A | Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5057 | TLIC4019A | Drive train to operational requirements | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D5011 | TLIB4077A | Inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive | 190 | Unit of competency |
| D5035 | TLIC3030A | Operate and monitor a heritage steam locomotive | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D5036 | TLIC3031A | Stable a heritage steam locomotive | 190 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Heritage Motive Power
Five (5) specialist units must be completed from one specialist Group A, B, C, D or E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG192 | TLIB3123A | Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D5057 | TLIC4019A | Drive train to operational requirements | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D5010 | TLIB4076A | Inspect and prepare a heritage motive power unit | 190 | Unit of competency |
| D5033 | TLIC3028A | Operate and monitor a heritage motive power unit | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D5034 | TLIC3029A | Stable a heritage motive power unit | 190 | Unit of competency |
7. General Elective Units
Three (3) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W933 | TLI40410 | Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWR7 | TLI42615 | Certificate IV in Train Driving | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.