Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Passenger Train Guard
Certificate III in Passenger Train Guard
TLI30521
BHI5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 25/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 07/04/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 22/11/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the duties of a passenger train guard within a rail network system.
It involves a broad range of skilled applications applied 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:
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
conductor
passenger train guard
train conductor.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty (20) units of competency comprising:- ten (10) core units listed below, plus
- ten (10) elective units from the general elective units listed below.
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 ten (10) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ44 | TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAA33 | TLIF0008 | Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ32 | TLIF3058 | Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODP67 | TLIF0025 | Follow work health and safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCG71 | TLIC0009 | Perform guard duties as part of passenger train operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCG75 | TLIB0008 | Prepare passenger train as part of guard duties | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAA36 | TLIE0002 | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCG63 | TLII0004 | Provide assistance to customers | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCG66 | TLIF0018 | Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating as a train guard | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ60 | TLIE3021 | Work and communicate effectively with others | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. General elective units
Ten (10) elective units must be selected from general elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFW6 | TLI30120 | Certificate III in Passenger Train Guard | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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