Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rail Structures
Certificate III in Rail Structures
TLI32110
W929
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/03/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
Rationale:
This is a general qualification for persons engaged in the rail infrastructure environment who perform tasks involving checking and repairing structures through a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts. Activities 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. Possible job titles relevant to the listed groups (job role) include:
Steel/Concrete/Masonry Structures Maintenance
This includes, but is not limited to the following job role:
Senior Structures Maintainer
Timber Structures Maintenance
This includes, but is not limited to the following job role:
Senior Structures Maintainer
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe entry requirements for this qualification are TLI21310 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Structures) or equivalent vocational competency gained by working within the rail infrastructure structures environment.
PACKAGING RULES
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of 13 to 15 units of competency comprising:
- 7 core units plus
- all units within one of the selected industry groups plus
- 4 elective units which should be taken from the elective units listed in the TLI32110 qualification outline, or may include up to 3 units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course.
Where the choice of a unit from another currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course is made, this unit must contribute towards the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisites specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) core units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5183 | TLIJ3002A | Apply quality systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5364 | TLIU4001A | Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5136 | TLIF3003A | Implement and monitor occupational health and safety procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5353 | TLIS3029A | Implement structures maintenance and installation of minor structures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D5335 | TLIS2013A | Install minor structures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5098 | TLIE2001A | Present routine workplace information | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5099 | TLIE2007A | Use communication systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Steel/Concrete/Masonary Structures Maintenance Industry Units
All four (4) units must be completed for this industry group
The following table outlines ONE example of an industry group training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available industry group options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9479 | CPCCPD3010A | Apply protective paint coating systems | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D4958 | TLIB2083A | Maintain bridge bearings | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D4965 | TLIB2096A | Repair concrete/masonry structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4957 | TLIB2082A | Repair steel structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5125 | TLIF2006A | Apply accident-emergency procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5140 | TLIF3058A | Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5100 | TLIE2008A | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5154 | TLIG1001A | Work effectively with others | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S789 | TLI32111 | Certificate III in Rail Structures | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 10 Aug 2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements:
The entry requirements for this qualification are TLI21310 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Structures) or equivalent vocational competency gained by working within the rail infrastructure structures environment.
TLI32110Certificate III in Rail Structures (continued)
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
