Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Heritage Locomotive Assistant or Steam Locomotive Fireman
Certificate III in Heritage Locomotive Assistant or Steam Locomotive Fireman
TLI33021
BHI2
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 qualification for a person who carries out the duties of a locomotive assistant on a heritage locomotive or fireman on a steam locomotive.
This job involves the performance of 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
This qualification is aligned to the following defined roles:
heritage locomotive assistant
steam locomotive fireman.
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 fourteen (14) units of competency comprising:- Eight (8) core units listed below plus
- Two (2) specialist elective units from within either Group A or Group B, listed below plus
- Four (4) 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 eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ45 | TLIF2006 | Apply accident-emergency procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ44 | TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ32 | TLIF3058 | Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVK31 | TLIB3126 | Assist in the testing of heritage train braking systems | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ28 | TLIF3087 | Follow work health and safety, and environmental procedures in the rail industry | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVH33 | TLIW3026 | Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OAA36 | TLIE0002 | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODP43 | TLID0020 | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Heritage Locomotive Assistant Specialist Electives
Two (2) specialist elective units to be chosen from either Group A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK33 | TLIB3123 | Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ86 | TLIC3072 | Conduct the duties of an assistant on a heritage locomotive | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Steam Locomotive Fireman Specialist Electives
Two (2) specialist elective units to be chosen from either Group A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK32 | TLIB3124 | Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ85 | TLIC3073 | Fire a steam locomotive | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. General Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ26 | TLIF3091 | Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OAA33 | TLIF0008 | Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVK81 | TLIB2001 | Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVK58 | TLIB3021 | Conduct train roll-by inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVI89 | TLII4022 | Identify and meet customer requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ43 | TLIF2018 | Operate firefighting equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVK57 | TLIB3026 | Prepare for train operation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCZ04 | TLIF0020 | Safely access the rail corridor | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVK03 | TLIC3017 | Shunt rolling stock | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AVK61 | TLIB3002 | Test equipment and isolate faults | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ66 | TLIE2007 | Use communications systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDR7 | TLI33018 | Certificate III in Heritage Locomotive Assistant or Steam Locomotive Fireman | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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