TLI31811 - Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing
Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing
Rationale:
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the installation and maintenance of mechanical rail track and the operation of track surfacing and other track equipment. It involves a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which 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:
Rail track surfacer.
Subjects
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of 11 units of competency comprising:
7 core units listed below
plus
4 elective units from the elective units listed below, with up to 2 of those units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units contribute 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.
TLIU4001A Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures
WEquipment and Systems Operations
TLIW2028A Identify the principles of ballast cleaning operations
TLIW2029A Identify the principles of ballast regulator operations
TLIW2030A Identify the principles of dynamic track stabiliser operations
TLIW2031A Identify the principles of self-propelled rail grinder operations
TLIW2032A Identify the principles of tamping machine operations
TLIW2033A Identify the principles of track laying operations
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this qualification are successful completion of TLI21311 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Track Surfacing) or relevant industry experience gained by working within the rail infrastructure environment.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Employability Skills Summary for
TLI31811 Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the Transport and Logistics Industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Implement and monitor communication systems and procedures required when surfacing rail track
Read and interpret relevant regulations, instructions, signs and labels applicable to rail track surfacing
Speak clearly and directly on matters related to rail operations and, in particular, rail track surfacing
Listen to and interpret verbal information related to rail track surfacing
Write documents as part of duties, including where applicable completion of relevant forms, timesheets, service logs and incident reports
Negotiate issues with others in the course of rail track surfacing
Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour
Use relevant communication equipment
Teamwork
Collaborate with others in the course of rail track surfacing
Provide leadership to other personnel in the workplace
Motivate others in the workplace
Assist others in the workplace to achieve and maintain competence
Assist in the resolution of interpersonal conflicts that may arise during work operations
Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace
Work with persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion, etc.
Problem solving
Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of rail track surfacing
Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of rail track surfacing and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility
Identify and control hazards and risks in a range of situations related to rail track surfacing and take appropriate precautions
Use mathematics to solve various calculations related to rail track surfacing
Initiative and enterprise
Modify activities dependent on differing situations and contingencies
Take appropriate initiative in a range of operational situations
Respond appropriately to changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the work environment
Planning and organising
Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures
Monitor systems and procedures for compliance with regulations and codes of practice
Implement workplace security and safety management systems
Monitor and evaluate operational performance and compliance
Collect and interpret information needed in the course of track surfacing
Manage time and priorities in the course of track surfacing
Self management
Interpret and apply regulations and instructions
Evaluate own work performance
Learning
Contribute to learning and assessment activities in the workplace
Assist others to adapt to changes in workplace systems, equipment, procedures and the workplace operating environment
Assist in the instruction, coaching or mentoring of others in the workplace
Contribute to the assessment of competence of others in the workplace
Assist in the creation of a learning environment in the rail industry workplace
Adapt own competence in response to changes in the processes and equipment used in track surfacing
Update own knowledge and skills required for rail track surfacing
Technology
Use equipment and materials required when rail track surfacing
Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used when rail track surfacing
Follow and apply OH&S procedures when carrying out rail track surfacing
