Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rail Structures
Certificate III in Rail Structures
TLI32111
S789
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 17/02/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
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Rationale:
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 groups listed below (job roles) include:
Steel/Concrete/Masonry Structures Maintenance
Senior structures maintainer
Timber Structures Maintenance
Senior structures maintainer
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe entry requirement for this qualification is TLI21311 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Structures) or relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure (structures) environment.
PACKAGING RULES
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of Eleven (11) units of competency comprising:
- six (6) core units plus
- all three (3) Group A specialist elective units or all two (2) Group B specialist elective units listed below plus
- the remaining elective units, which are to be chosen as follows:
- two (2) units from the general elective units listed in the qualification outline if Group A is chosen, or
- three (3) units from the general elective units listed below if Group B is chosen
- up to two (2) elective units may be drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course, provided that the unit contributes to t
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5183 | TLIJ3002A | Apply quality systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S8286 | TLIE2029A | Conduct workplace information briefings | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D5136 | TLIF3003A | Implement and monitor occupational health and safety procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S8323 | TLIS3029B | Implement structures maintenance and installation of minor structures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WG243 | TLIS2013C | Install minor structures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5099 | TLIE2007A | Use communication systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Goup A Steel/Concrete/Masonry Structues Maintenance
Select all units from one (1) specialist elective group A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4958 | TLIB2083A | Maintain bridge bearings | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D4965 | TLIB2096A | Repair concrete/masonry structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4957 | TLIB2082A | Repair steel structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Goup B Timber Structures Maintenance
Select all units from one (1) specialist elective group A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5338 | TLIS2028A | Install and replace transoms | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D4956 | TLIB2081A | Repair timber structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. General Elective Units
Two (2) units to be completed if Group A specialisation is chosen OR three (3) units to be completed if Group B specialisation is chosen
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W929 | TLI32110 | Certificate III in Rail Structures | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWT7 | TLI32115 | Certificate III in Rail Structures | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is TLI21311 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Structures) or relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure (structures) environment.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
