Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 10:45 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Tram/Light Rail Control
Certificate IV in Tram/Light Rail Control
TLI42715
AWQ8
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 04/07/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 19/10/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for a person engaged in the control of tram/light rail networks.
This qualification requires a broad range of skilled applications within the rail control environment. It also requires the skills and knowledge to evaluate and analyse current practices, to develop new criteria and procedures, and to provide some leadership and guidance to others in their work
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Light Rail Controller
Tram Controller.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twelve (12) units of competency comprising:- eight (8) core units listed below plus
- four (4) general 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 eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ44 | TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ10 | TLIF4109 | Communicate effectively to coordinate incident response procedures | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ59 | TLIE3022 | Complete workplace documents | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVI47 | TLIL4084 | Control daily tram/light rail operations | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVI46 | TLIL4085 | Coordinate tram/light rail traffic movement | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ28 | TLIF3087 | Follow work health and safety, and environmental procedures in the rail industry | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ54 | TLIE4033 | Use communications systems to control tram/light rail operations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ02 | TLIG1001 | Work effectively with others | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVI58 | TLIL4050 | Allocate rolling stock | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ26 | TLIF3091 | Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVK35 | TLIB3118 | Apply awareness of railway fundamentals | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVI87 | TLIJ2001 | Apply quality procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAA33 | TLIF0008 | Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVI61 | TLIL4034 | Arrange alternative passenger transport | 16 | Unit of competency |
| AVI89 | TLII4022 | Identify and meet customer requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUI68 | BSBWOR201 | Manage personal stress in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVI59 | TLIL4038 | Organise marshalling and shunting operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ68 | BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVI99 | TLIG2007 | Work in a socially diverse environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUI96 | BSBWRT301 | Write simple documents | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J806 | TLI42713 | Certificate IV in Tram/Light Rail Control | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFV5 | TLI40120 | Certificate IV in Rail Network Control | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.