Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving
Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving
TLI33213
J801
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 24/12/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
Rationale:
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in terminal train driving.
Achievement of this qualification requires the application of a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied contexts to undertake skilled work within a terminal train driving environment.
This qualification requires the skills and knowledge to:
interpret and act on available information
apply and communicate known solutions to a variety of predictable problems and to deal with unforseen contingencies using known solutions
provide technical information to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences
undertake routine and some non-routine tasks in a range of skilled operations.
These skills and knowledge will be applied to known routines, methods, procedures and time constraints while taking responsibility for own outputs.
Job roles:
The TLI33213 Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving qualification is aligned to the following defined roles:
Terminal Operator
Terminal Train Driver
Yard Terminal Driver.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A successful assessment outcome for a total of seventeen (17) units of competency comprising:- eleven (11) core units
- six (6) general elective units which may be selected from the general elective units list.
Alternatively, up to three (3) 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 eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG192 | TLIB3123A | Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D5126 | TLIF2010A | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5140 | TLIF3058A | Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG198 | TLIC0079A | Operate a motive power unit within defined limits | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D5361 | TLIU2012A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG191 | TLIB2131A | Prepare train | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D5030 | TLIC3017A | Shunt rolling stock | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D5032 | TLIC3027A | Stable a motive power unit | 197 | Unit of competency |
| WG187 | TLIB0132A | Start up and shut down a single locomotive | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WI790 | TLIB3019B | Test train braking system | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5099 | TLIE2007A | Use communication systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
Six (6) units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWR9 | TLI33215 | Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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