Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling
Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling
TLI31918
BDS3
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 12/06/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 04/07/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eighteen (18) units of competency comprising:- eleven (11) core units listed below, plus
- seven (7) general elective units from the general elective units listed below.
Up to three (3) 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.
Visit training.gov.au for a list of prerequisite units.
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 list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWW0 | TLI31915 | Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFW5 | TLI30220 | Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is the 7 core units of competency from TLI21315 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure listed below or relevant industry experience gained by working within the rail infrastructure environment.
Entry requirement units
TLIB1028
Maintain and use hand tools
TLID1001
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
TLIE1003
Participate in basic workplace communication
TLIF1001
Follow work health and safety procedures
TLIF2010
Apply fatigue management strategies
TLIF2080
Safely access the rail corridor
TLIU2008
Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure
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