Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 4:42 AM AWST
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Certificate II in Shunting
Certificate II in Shunting
TLI22013
J533
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 24/12/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
Rationale:
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in basic operations within the rail yard/terminal environment undertaking a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Job roles:
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Shunter
Terminal Operator.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A successful assessment outcome for a total of sixteen (16) units of competency comprising:- ten (10) core units, plus
- six (6) elective units from the general elective units list.
Alternatively, up to three (3) units may be drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course, provided that the unit contributes to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified in the unit are complied with.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5125 | TLIF2006A | Apply accident-emergency procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG188 | TLIB2122A | Apply awareness of fundamentals of rail operations in yards or sidings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5126 | TLIF2010A | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG246 | TLIW2041A | Clip points and apply rail safety equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S8297 | TLIF3087A | Follow occupational health, safety and environmental procedures in the rail industry | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WG247 | TLIW3026B | Operate stand alone signalling/points control equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D5096 | TLIE1003A | Participate in basic workplace communication | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG213 | TLIF2080C | Safely access the rail corridor | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D5030 | TLIC3017A | Shunt rolling stock | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D5099 | TLIE2007A | Use communication systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
Six (6) units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8299 | TLIF3091A | Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements | 15 | Unit of competency |
| S8296 | TLIF3085A | Apply local incident response procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4983 | TLIB3021A | Conduct train roll-by inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB353 | RIIOHS205A | Control traffic with stop-slow bat | 4 | Unit of competency |
| D5047 | TLIC3045A | Operate road/rail vehicle | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D5361 | TLIU2012A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG191 | TLIB2131A | Prepare train | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D5100 | TLIE2008A | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI790 | TLIB3019B | Test train braking system | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWT5 | TLI22015 | Certificate II in Shunting | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships