Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 8:30 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Track Protection
Certificate III in Track Protection
TLI32711
S792
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
Rationale:
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the rail infrastructure environment who performs tasks involving track protection in a variety of contexts. It 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:
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. A possible job title relevant to this qualification includes:
Track protection officer
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe entry requirement for this qualification is TLI21911 Certificate II in Track Protection (Track Protection) or (Handsignaller), or relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure environment providing track protection services.
PACKAGING RULES
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of eleven (11) units of competency comprising:
- seven (7) core units plus
- four (4) elective units from the elective units listed below, of which up to three (3) units may be drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course, provided 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 seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5183 | TLIJ3002A | Apply quality systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG217 | TLIF3083B | Conduct track protection assessment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S8286 | TLIE2029A | Conduct workplace information briefings | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WG229 | TLIL3065B | Implement a track occupancy authority | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D5136 | TLIF3003A | Implement and monitor occupational health and safety procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5210 | TLIL3067A | Implement planned track possession protection | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D5211 | TLIL3069A | Implement track blocking protection | 15 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWQ0 | TLI32715 | Certificate III in Track Protection | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is TLI21911 Certificate II in Track Protection (Track Protection) or (Handsignaller), or relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure environment providing track protection services.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships