Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Rail Operations Management

Diploma of Rail Operations Management

Qualification
National Code:
TLI50613
State Code:
J807
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
24/12/2013
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
425
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2013
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 24/12/2013 Current Approved
Description

Rationale:
This is a general qualification for the management of rail operations.
This qualification requires the self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.
Application involves participation in the development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing or organising others to carry out complex technical operations. It may include participation in teams, including those concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination may be involved.

Job roles:
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Network Controller
Passenger Services Manager
Rail Freight Manager
Rail Operations Manager
Rail Maintenance Manager.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A successful assessment outcome for a total of fourteen (14) units of competency comprising:
- eight (8) core units
- two (2) specialist elective units from one (1) of the Groups A-H
- four (4) general elective units.
- the general elective units may be selected from the general elective list or units not already selected from Group A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H. Two (2) of these general elective units may be selected from any other TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package qualification or Skill Set, any other Training Package or state/territory accredited course; the general elective units selected must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI845 TLIW5001A Apply rail communications systems 20 Unit of competency
WI832 TLIL5066A Apply rail resource management principles 25 Unit of competency
WI821 TLIF5021A Apply rail safeworking rules and procedures 35 Unit of competency
WG225 TLIF4104A Manage change in the rail safety environment 35 Unit of competency
D7095 AHCOHS501A Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes 30 Unit of competency
WI846 TLIW5002A Manage rail assets and interfaces 20 Unit of competency
WG227 TLIF4107A Respond to notifiable rail safety occurrences 35 Unit of competency
WG211 TLIE4032A Use internal communication systems for rail industry regulatory compliance 20 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

Two (2) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG095 BSBPMG416A Apply project procurement procedures 40 Unit of competency
S8302 TLIF4086A Control and coordinate incident responses 50 Unit of competency
WG220 TLIF4099A Develop an application for, or variation to, rail accreditation 35 Unit of competency
WI822 TLIF5022A Develop and manage fitness for work policy and procedures 45 Unit of competency
WG234 TLIL4081A Ensure competency of rail safety workers 20 Unit of competency
S8305 TLIF4094A Ensure compliance with chain of responsibility 40 Unit of competency
D1472 CPPSEC5001A Establish and maintain an Occupational Health and Safety system 40 Unit of competency
D0995 BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes 40 Unit of competency
D5364 TLIU4001A Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures 20 Unit of competency
C8148 PSPHR504A Implement workforce planning and succession strategies 50 Unit of competency
D5329 TLIR5005A Manage a contract 30 Unit of competency
D5238 TLIL5055A Manage a supply chain 40 Unit of competency
D5316 TLIP5036A Manage assets 5 Unit of competency
D5315 TLIP5035A Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
D5149 TLIF4064A Manage fatigue management policy and procedures 20 Unit of competency
D3735 PSPPROC505A Manage procurement risk 40 Unit of competency
S8076 BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
C8330 PSPSEC602A Manage security awareness 60 Unit of competency
WG087 BSBHRM513A Manage workforce planning 60 Unit of competency
WG233 TLIL4069A Plan and coordinate protection for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority 15 Unit of competency
D5275 TLIO5005A Plan and manage security procedures for the enterprise 50 Unit of competency
WI831 TLIL5065A Roster train crews 35 Unit of competency
3. Group A Rail Operations Specialisation

Two (2) units must be completed from any one (1) specialisation group A to H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI839 TLIL5073A Manage train crewing and rostering 35 Unit of competency
WI848 TLIW5004A Manage train planning 20 Unit of competency
4. Group B Yard Operations Specialisation

Two (2) units must be completed from any one (1) specialisation group A to H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG188 TLIB2122A Apply awareness of fundamentals of rail operations in yards or sidings 20 Unit of competency
WI835 TLIL5069A Manage a rail yard or terminal 45 Unit of competency
5. Group C Passenger Operations Specialisation

Two (2) units must be completed from any one (1) specialisation group A to H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI837 TLIL5071A Manage rail passenger operations 35 Unit of competency
WI839 TLIL5073A Manage train crewing and rostering 35 Unit of competency
6. Group D Freight/Heavy Haul Operations Specialisation

Two (2) units must be completed from any one (1) specialisation group A to H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5235 TLIL5019A Implement and monitor transport logistics 40 Unit of competency
WI836 TLIL5070A Manage rail freight operations 35 Unit of competency
7. Group E Network Control Specialisation

Two (2) units must be completed from any one (1) specialisation group A to H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI824 TLIF5024A Develop plans for emergency response and recovery of rail networks 45 Unit of competency
WI847 TLIW5003A Manage rail network control systems 20 Unit of competency
8. Group F Rail Safety Specialisation

Two (2) units must be completed from any one (1) specialisation group A to H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG221 TLIF4100A Identify and meet rail safety regulatory compliance requirements 35 Unit of competency
WG222 TLIF4101A Implement and maintain a rail safety culture 35 Unit of competency
9. Group G Maintenance Operations Specialisation

Two (2) units must be completed from any one (1) specialisation group A to H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI838 TLIL5072A Manage rail yard operations 35 Unit of competency
D5012 TLIB5010A Plan and implement maintenance schedules 30 Unit of competency
10. Group H Incident Management Specialisation

Two (2) units must be completed from any one (1) specialisation group A to H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5152 TLIF5017A Investigate rail safety incidents 38 Unit of competency
WI823 TLIF5023A Undertake a derailment investigation 35 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR3 TLI50615 Diploma of Rail Operations Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information