Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving
Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving
TLI33221
BHI7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/11/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in terminal train driving.
This qualification requires the application of a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied contexts to undertake skilled work within a terminal train driving environment.
This qualification requires the skills and knowledge to:
interpret and act on available information
apply and communicate known solutions to a variety of predictable problems and to deal with unforeseen contingencies using known solutions
provide technical information to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences
undertake routine and some non-routine tasks in a range of skilled operations.
These skills and knowledge will be applied to known routines, methods, procedures and time constraints while taking responsibility for own outputs.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
terminal operator
terminal train driver
yard terminal driver.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of seventeen (17) units of competency comprising:- Nine (9) core units listed below, plus
- Eight (8) 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.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK33 | TLIB3123 | Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| 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 |
| AVK18 | TLIC0079 | Operate a motive power unit within defined limits | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVH55 | TLIU2012 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVK63 | TLIB2131 | Prepare train | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVK01 | TLIC3027 | Stable a motive power unit | 197 | Unit of competency |
| AVK87 | TLIB0132 | Start up and shut down a single locomotive | 15 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
Eight (8) units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWR9 | TLI33215 | Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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