Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Track Protection
Certificate II in Track Protection
TLI21918
BDS1
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 04/07/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in basic operations in the rail infrastructure environment undertaking track protection activities.
This includes a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of fifteen (15) unitsof competency comprising:- ten (10) core units listed below plus
- four (4) specialist elective units from thespecialist elective unitslisted below plus
- one (1) general elective unit from the general elective units listed below orfrom the remaining specialist elective units listed below. This one (1) general elective unit 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 ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVH56 | TLIU2008 | Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ44 | TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ48 | TLIF1001 | Follow work health and safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVH48 | TLIW2001 | Operate under track protection rules | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ69 | TLIE1003 | Participate in basic workplace communication | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAA36 | TLIE0002 | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ40 | TLIF2080 | Safely access the rail corridor | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ76 | TLID1001 | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ66 | TLIE2007 | Use communications systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ02 | TLIG1001 | Work effectively with others | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Specialist Elective Units
Four (4) units must be chosen from the specialist elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK75 | TLIB2085 | Apply track fundamentals | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ68 | TLIE1005 | Carry out basic workplace calculations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ30 | TLIF3083 | Conduct track protection assessment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVI69 | TLIL3082 | Implement absolute signal blocking | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ38 | TLIF2082 | Perform handsignaller duties | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ39 | TLIF2081 | Perform lookout duties | 10 | Unit of competency |
3. General Elective units
One (1) unit may be chosen from the general elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ45 | TLIF2006 | Apply accident-emergency procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAA33 | TLIF0008 | Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVH40 | TLIW2037 | Clip and secure points | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ64 | TLIE2029 | Conduct workplace information briefings | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WH754 | RIIWHS205D | Control traffic with stop-slow bat | 4 | Unit of competency |
| WH756 | RIIWHS302D | Implement traffic management plan | 16 | Unit of competency |
| AVH33 | TLIW3026 | Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVH38 | TLIW2039 | Place and remove permanent way stop boards | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVH39 | TLIW2038 | Place and remove temporary speed restriction equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ37 | TLIF2097 | Use audible track warning devices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVI82 | TLIK2010 | Use infotechnology devices in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWT8 | TLI21915 | Certificate II in Track Protection | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGL9 | TLI21920 | Certificate II in Track Protection | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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