Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rail Signalling
Certificate III in Rail Signalling
TLI32611
S791
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
Rationale:
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the controlling of rail traffic movements and operations within a defined or local area.
It involves a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgment in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures. It may also include responsibility for coordinating the work of others.
Job roles:
This includes but is not limited to the following job roles:
Signaller
Area controller
Yard controller
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:A successful assessment outcome for a total of twelve (12) units of competency comprising:
- eight (8) core units plus
- four (4) elective units from the elective units listed below; of which up to two (2) units may be drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units contribute 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 eight (8) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5126 | TLIF2010A | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S8296 | TLIF3085A | Apply local incident response procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5140 | TLIF3058A | Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S8287 | TLIE3022A | Complete workplace documents | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S8310 | TLIL3071A | Control and coordinate local rail traffic movement | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5122 | TLIF1001A | Follow occupational health and safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| A8311 | TLIL3072A | Operate signal panel or equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S8288 | TLIE3023A | Use electronic communication systems | 15 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8299 | TLIF3091A | Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements | 15 | Unit of competency |
| S8269 | TLIB3118A | Apply awareness of railway fundamentals | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D5180 | TLIJ2001A | Apply quality procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1024 | BSBWOR201A | Manage personal stress in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0779 | BSBITU101A | Operate a personal computer | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG247 | TLIW3026B | Operate stand alone signalling/points control equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D5361 | TLIU2012A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5154 | TLIG1001A | Work effectively with others | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5155 | TLIG2007A | Work in a socially diverse environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1055 | BSBWRT301A | Write simple documents | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWT0 | TLI32615 | Certificate III in Rail Signalling | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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