Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:12 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing

Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing

Qualification
National Code:
TLI31815
State Code:
AWQ7
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0399 - Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Original TGA Release Date
19/10/2015
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
340
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2018
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 04/07/2018 Current Approved
1.00 19/10/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the installation and maintenance of mechanical rail track and the operation of track surfacing and other track equipment.
It involves a broad range of skilled applications 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.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. A possible job title relevant to this qualification includes:
Rail track surfacer.
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:
- seven (7) core units listed below plus
- four (4) general elective units from the general elective units listed below. 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.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVI86 TLIJ3002 Apply quality systems 40 Unit of competency
AVK45 TLIB3094 Check and repair track geometry 35 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
AVH67 TLIS3026 Implement track maintenance and construction 35 Unit of competency
AVH64 TLIS3039 Measure and mark track for resurfacing 40 Unit of competency
AVJ66 TLIE2007 Use communications systems 20 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

Four (4) 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
AVJ45 TLIF2006 Apply accident-emergency procedures 20 Unit of competency
OAA33 TLIF0008 Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment 25 Unit of competency
AVJ32 TLIF3058 Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions 40 Unit of competency
AVH46 TLIW2028 Identify the principles of ballast cleaning operations 5 Unit of competency
AVH45 TLIW2029 Identify the principles of ballast regulator operations 5 Unit of competency
AVH44 TLIW2030 Identify the principles of dynamic track stabaliser operations 5 Unit of competency
AVH41 TLIW2033 Identify the principles of mechanised track laying operations 5 Unit of competency
AVH43 TLIW2031 Identify the principles of self-propelled rail grinder operations 5 Unit of competency
AVH42 TLIW2032 Identify the principles of tamping machine operations 5 Unit of competency
AVH53 TLIU4001 Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures 20 Unit of competency
AVH68 TLIS3025 Implement ballast unloading 35 Unit of competency
AVJ27 TLIF3089 Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure 30 Unit of competency
AVH77 TLIS2034 Install and repair rail fastening systems 40 Unit of competency
AVJ00 TLIG3002 Lead a work team or group 40 Unit of competency
AVK72 TLIB2092 Operate minor mechanical equipment 18 Unit of competency
AVJ92 TLIC3045 Operate road/rail vehicle 25 Unit of competency
OAA36 TLIE0002 Process workplace documentation 20 Unit of competency
AVI82 TLIK2010 Use infotechnology devices in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
AVJ02 TLIG1001 Work effectively with others 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S787 TLI31811 Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGM6 TLI37120 Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this qualification is TLI21315 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Track Surfacing) or relevant industry experience gained by working within the rail infrastructure environment.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information