Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure
Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure
TLI37122
BHV6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 15/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 26/07/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the rail infrastructure environment who performs tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts. It 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 this qualification include:
Rail Infrastructure - Track Maintenance and Construction
senior track maintainer
ganger
Rail Infrastructure - Turnout Installation
specialist track installer
ganger
Rail Infrastructure - Track Welding
track welder
Rail Infrastructure - Track Examination
track examiner
Rail Infrastructure - Rail Testing
rail tester
Rail Infrastructure -Turnout Construction
turnout builder
points and crossings builder
Rail Infrastructure - Rail Track Surfacing
rail track surfacer
Rail Infrastructure - Track Drainage Maintenance
track drainage maintainer
Rail Infrastructure - Tram or Light Rail
tram infrastructure track worker level 4
light rail track worker.
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 eleven (11) units of competency comprising:- four (4) 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, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I listed below; plus
- two (2) general elective units from Group J listed below if selecting Groups: C or I; or
- three (3) general elective units from Group J listed below if selecting Groups: A or B; or
-four (4) general elective units from Group J listed below if selecting Groups: D, E, F, G or H.
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.
Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified on Training.gov.au (TGA).
1. Core units
Four (4) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODP88 | TLIJ0003 | Apply quality systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ64 | TLIE2029 | Conduct workplace information briefings | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ35 | TLIF3003 | Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ66 | TLIE2007 | Use communications systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Track Maintenance and Construction
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBX22 | RIICCM201E | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| AVK45 | TLIB3094 | Check and repair track geometry | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVH67 | TLIS3026 | Implement track maintenance and construction | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCG82 | RIICCM203E | Read and interpret plans and job specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Turnout Installation
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBX22 | RIICCM201E | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| AVH67 | TLIS3026 | Implement track maintenance and construction | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCY97 | TLIS0003 | Install turnouts | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCG82 | RIICCM203E | Read and interpret plans and job specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: Track Welding
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBX22 | RIICCM201E | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCY74 | TLIW0004 | Grind rails | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCY78 | TLIW0006 | Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCG82 | RIICCM203E | Read and interpret plans and job specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| AVH35 | TLIW3015 | Weld rail using aluminothermic welding process | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D: Track Examination
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBX22 | RIICCM201E | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| AVK42 | TLIB3099 | Examine track infrastructure | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVK41 | TLIB3100 | Visually inspect track infrastructure | 40 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E: Rail Testing
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBX22 | RIICCM201E | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| AVH70 | TLIS3011 | Test rail using nondestructive testing equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVH72 | TLIS3010 | Test rail using ultrasonic equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F: Turnout Construction
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBX22 | RIICCM201E | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCY92 | TLIS0001 | Construct and assemble points and crossings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCG82 | RIICCM203E | Read and interpret plans and job specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G: Rail Track Surfacing
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK45 | TLIB3094 | Check and repair track geometry | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVH67 | TLIS3026 | Implement track maintenance and construction | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCY91 | TLIS0004 | Measure and mark track for resurfacing | 40 | Unit of competency |
9. Group H: Track Drainage Maintenance
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBX22 | RIICCM201E | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCY85 | TLIS0002 | Install and maintain surface track drainage | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCG82 | RIICCM203E | Read and interpret plans and job specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
10. Group I: Tram or Light Rail
All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBX22 | RIICCM201E | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| AVK05 | TLIC3003 | Drive medium rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBM88 | RIIWHS302E | Implement traffic management plans | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OAA36 | TLIE0002 | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCG82 | RIICCM203E | Read and interpret plans and job specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
11. General elective units
Two (2) units may be chosen from Group J if selecting Groups: C or I; or
Three (3) units may be chosen from Group J if selecting Groups: A or B; or
Four (4) units may be chosen from Group J if selecting Groups: D, E, F, G or H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHI6 | TLI37121 | Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure, or relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure environment.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.