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Certificate IV in Train Driving
Certificate IV in Train Driving
TLI42615
AWR7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 29/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 12/06/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 04/07/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 19/10/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for a person engaged in train driving activities.
It involves a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in varied contexts to undertake skilled work within a train driving environment.
It may include skills and knowledge required for specialised tasks or functions in known or changing contexts with responsibility for own functions and outputs.
Job roles
This qualification is aligned to the following defined roles:
electric passenger train driver
freight train driver
heavy haul train driver
locomotive driver
train driver.
Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected from the group choice below.
No licensing legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty one (21) units of competency comprising:- twelve (12) core units listed below plus
- all units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D or Group E listed below, plus
- four (4) elective units from Group F general elective units listed below or remaining units not selected from a specialist elective unit group. 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 twelve (12) units must be completed.
2. Group A Freight Specialist Electives
All the units within one (1) specialist elective group, Group A, or B, or C, or D, or E must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK25 | TLIB4078 | Carry out a train roll-by inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ83 | TLIC4019 | Drive train to operational requirements | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AVK57 | TLIB3026 | Prepare for train operation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVK01 | TLIC3027 | Stable a motive power unit | 197 | Unit of competency |
| AVK59 | TLIB3019 | Test train braking system | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Urban Electric Specialist Electives
All the units within one (1) specialist elective group, Group A, or B, or C, or D, or E must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ91 | TLIC3046 | Drive and operate electric passenger train | 150 | Unit of competency |
| AVK39 | TLIB3105 | Prepare electric passenger train | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ89 | TLIC3048 | Shunt, couple and uncouple electric passenger trains | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ90 | TLIC3047 | Stable electric passenger train | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVK38 | TLIB3108 | Test operation of electric passenger train braking system | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: Country Passenger Specialist Electives
All the units within one (1) specialist elective group, Group A, or B, or C, or D, or E must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK25 | TLIB4078 | Carry out a train roll-by inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ83 | TLIC4019 | Drive train to operational requirements | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AVK57 | TLIB3026 | Prepare for train operation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVK01 | TLIC3027 | Stable a motive power unit | 197 | Unit of competency |
| AVK59 | TLIB3019 | Test train braking system | 30 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Steam Locomotive Specialist Electives
All the units within one (1) specialist elective group, Group A, or B, or C, or D, or E must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK32 | TLIB3124 | Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ83 | TLIC4019 | Drive train to operational requirements | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AVK26 | TLIB4077 | Inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive | 190 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ98 | TLIC3030 | Operate and monitor a heritage steam locomotive | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ97 | TLIC3031 | Stable a heritage steam locomotive | 190 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Heritage Motive Power Specialist Electives
All the units within one (1) specialist elective group, Group A, or B, or C, or D, or E must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK33 | TLIB3123 | Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ83 | TLIC4019 | Drive train to operational requirements | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AVK27 | TLIB4076 | Inspect and prepare a heritage motive power unit | 190 | Unit of competency |
| AVK00 | TLIC3028 | Operate and monitor a heritage motive power unit | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ99 | TLIC3029 | Stable a heritage motive power unit | 190 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F General Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from the general elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J805 | TLI42613 | Certificate IV in Train Driving | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHG7 | TLI42621 | Certificate IV in Train Driving | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.