Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Track Protection
Certificate III in Track Protection
TLI32721
BHI0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/11/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eleven (11) units of competency comprising:- six (6) core units listed below, plus
- three (3) specialist elective units from the specialist elective units listed below, plus
- two (2) general elective units from the general elective units listed below or the remaining specialist elective units listed below.
Up to two (2) of thegeneral electiveunits 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 six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODP88 | TLIJ0003 | Apply quality systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAA33 | TLIF0008 | Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODP97 | TLIF0023 | Conduct track protection assessment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ64 | TLIE2029 | Conduct workplace information briefings | 15 | Unit of competency |
| ODP49 | TLIL0010 | Implement a track occupancy authority | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ35 | TLIF3003 | Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Specialist Elective Units
Three (3) units must be chosen from the specialist elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVI67 | TLIL3084 | Implement a local possession authority | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVI68 | TLIL3083 | Implement a track work authority and manage rail traffic through worksites | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVI69 | TLIL3082 | Implement absolute signal blocking | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVH33 | TLIW3026 | Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ35 | TLIC0025 | Pilot rail traffic within work on track authority limits | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVH38 | TLIW2039 | Place and remove permanent way stop boards | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVI56 | TLIL4069 | Plan and coordinate protection for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority | 15 | Unit of competency |
3. General Elective Units
Up to 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.
Replaces
| 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 TLI21921 Certificate II in Track Protection or relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure environment providing track protection services.
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