Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling
Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling
TLI31913
J536
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 24/12/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
Rationale:
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the installation and maintenance of mechanical rail signalling 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:
Mechanical rail signaller.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe entry requirements for this qualification are the eight (8) core units of competency from TLI21311 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure listed below or relevant industry experience gained by working within the rail infrastructure environment.
- TLIB1028A
- TLID1001A
- TLIE1003A
- TLIF1001A
- TLIF2010A
- TLIF2080B
- TLIU2008A
- TLIW2001A
PACKAGING RULES
A successful assessment outcome for a total of eighteen (18) units of competency comprising:
- eleven (11) core units, plus
- seven (7) elective units from the general elective units list.
Alternatively, up to three (3) units may be drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course, provided that the unit contributes to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
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.
2. General Elective Units
Seven (7) units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S788 | TLI31911 | Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWW0 | TLI31915 | Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this qualification are the 8 core units of competency from TLI21311 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure listed below or relevant industry experience gained by working within the rail infrastructure environment.
Entry requirement units:
Field
Unit
B
Equipment Checking and Maintenance
TLIB1028A
Maintain and use hand tools
D
Load Handling
TLID1001A
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
E
Communication and Calculation
TLIE1003A
Participate in basic workplace communication
F
Safety Management
TLIF1001A
TLIF2010A
TLIF2080B
Follow occupational health and safety procedures
Apply fatigue management strategies
Safely access the rail corridor
U
Environment
TLIU2008A
Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure
W
Equipment and Systems Operations
TLIW2001A
Operate under track protection rules
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
