Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure
Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure
TLI42311
S793
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/04/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
Please note RTO to insert unit group selected from the group choice below on the testamur
Rationale:
This is a qualification for a person engaged in the provision of infrastructure construction and/or maintenance activities on rail networks. The job entails the performance of a broad range of skilled applications, including high-level decision making process, evaluating and analysing current practices, developing new criteria and procedures for performing current practices, and providing leadership and guidance to others in the application of the skills and knowledge.
Job roles:
This qualification is suitable for a variety of job roles in the fields of:
Rail Track Working, Rail Track Surfacing or Rail Structures
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to the listed fields include:
Special ganger
Leading hand
Team leader
Work group leader
Supervisor
Possession officer
Track Protection
Possible job titles relevant to this field include:
Principal protection officer (PPO)
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe entry requirement for this qualification is successful completion of one of the following:
- TLI31811 Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing
- TLI31911 Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling
- TLI32111 Certificate III in Rail Structures
- TLI32511 Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure
- TLI32711 Certificate III in Track Protection
- relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure environment.
PACKAGING RULES
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of thirteen (13) units of competency comprising:
- eight (8) core units plus
- three (3) specialist elective units in Group A or Group B as listed below plus
- two (2) general elective units from the elective units listed in the qualification outline, or drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course, provided that the unit contributes to the vocational outcome of
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5212 | TLIL4005A | Apply conflict/grievance resolution strategies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0921 | BSBPMG401A | Apply project scope management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S8315 | TLIL4076A | Coordinate resources | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5158 | TLIG4006A | Facilitate work teams | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S8303 | TLIF4088A | Implement and coordinate rail safety and OH&S risk-control strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S8308 | TLIJ4009A | Implement and monitor quality assurance systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S8298 | TLIF3089A | Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0841 | BSBMGT401A | Show leadership in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Rail Track Working
Select three (3) units from one (1) of the specialist elective groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5125 | TLIF2006A | Apply accident-emergency procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S8312 | TLIL4073A | Apply asset management system | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0995 | BSBRSK401A | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0843 | BSBMGT403A | Implement continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Track Protection
Select three (3) units from one (1) of the specialist elective groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5125 | TLIF2006A | Apply accident-emergency procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0995 | BSBRSK401A | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0843 | BSBMGT403A | Implement continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG233 | TLIL4069A | Plan and coordinate protection for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority | 15 | Unit of competency |
4. General Elective Units
Two (2) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5008 | TLIB4042A | Conduct inspection of safeworking procedures and infrastructure | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5174 | TLII4001A | Coordinate quality customer service | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5298 | TLIP4001A | Develop plans to meet customer and organisation needs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5362 | TLIU3011A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5325 | TLIR4008A | Implement and supervise stocktaking procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5326 | TLIR4009A | Implement purchasing systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0631 | BSBCMM401A | Make a presentation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0552 | BSBADM502B | Manage meetings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D5323 | TLIR4002A | Source goods/services and evaluate contractors | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5094 | TLID4030A | Supervise mobile crane operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB057 | RIIBEF402A | Supervise on-site operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W934 | TLI40710 | Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Rail Infrastructure) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS8 | TLI42315 | Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is successful completion of one of the following:
TLI31811 Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing
TLI31911 Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling
TLI32111 Certificate III in Rail Structures
TLI32511 Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure
TLI32711 Certificate III in Track Protection
relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure environment.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships