Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure

Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure

Qualification
National Code:
TLI21310
State Code:
W914
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
07/03/2011
Approved Date
07/07/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
513
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/03/2011 Current Approved
Description

Rationale:
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in basic operations within the rail infrastructure environment undertaking a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Job roles:
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Rail infrastructure - Track Work:
This includes, but is not limited to, the following job roles:
Track Worker
Track Installer
Track Maintainer
Rail infrastructure - Structures:
This includes, but is not limited to, the following job roles:
Structures Maintainer
Rail infrastructure - Track Surfacing:
This includes, but is not limited to, the following job roles:
Plant Operator
Mobile Plant Operator
Way Gang Driver

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of 16 to 17 units of competency (depending on the group) comprising:
- the 8 core units plus
- all units from the selected group list plus
- 2 elective units which should be taken from Elective units A list, however 1 unit may be selected from Elective units B list.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisites specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) core units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5130 TLIF2062A Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations 40 Unit of competency
D5360 TLIU2008A Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure 25 Unit of competency
D5126 TLIF2010A Apply fatigue management strategies 30 Unit of competency
D5122 TLIF1001A Follow occupational health and safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
D4940 TLIB1028A Maintain and use hand tools 20 Unit of competency
D5096 TLIE1003A Participate in basic workplace communication 40 Unit of competency
D5061 TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
W9434 CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry 4 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialisation Units - Track Work

All seven (7) specialisation units must be completed

The following table outlines ONE example of a specialisation for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4960 TLIB2085A Apply track fundamentals 35 Unit of competency
D5339 TLIS2030A Carry out track ballasting 35 Unit of competency
D4967 TLIB2101A Install and maintain rail joints 40 Unit of competency
D5343 TLIS2034A Install and repair rail fastening systems 40 Unit of competency
D5341 TLIS2032A Install rail 50 Unit of competency
D5340 TLIS2031A Install railway sleepers 36 Unit of competency
D4964 TLIB2092A Operate minor mechanical equipment 18 Unit of competency
3. Elective Units

Two (2) elective units to be completed

The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5123 TLIF1002A Conduct housekeeping activities 20 Unit of competency
D5154 TLIG1001A Work effectively with others 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W747 TLI21309 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S784 TLI21311 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code TLI21310 taken from the Transport and Logistics Training Package TLI10 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 7 July 2011.
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07350) RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE (LEVEL 2) Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.