Rationale:
This is a general qualification for persons engaged in the rail infrastructure environment who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied 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.
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of 11 to 13 units of competency comprising:
5core units as listed below:
plus
allunits within one of the selected groups (job roles) as listed below
plus
4 elective units which may be taken from the elective units listed below, or may include up to 3 units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course.
Where the choice of a unit from another currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course is made, this unit must contribute towards the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisites specified are complied with.
Core units:
Field | Unit |
ECommunication and Calculation |
|
FSafety Management |
|
JQuality |
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UEnvironment |
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Select one industry group:
Group A: Track Maintenance
Group B: Track Construction
Group C: Turnout Construction
Group D: Track Welding
Group E: Track Examination
Group G: Rail Testing
Group A(Track Maintenance)
Field | Unit |
BEquipment Checking and Maintenance |
|
SConstruction and Installation |
|
Group B(Track Construction)
Field | Unit |
BEquipment Checking and Maintenance |
|
SConstruction and Installation |
|
Group C(Turnout Construction)
Field | Unit |
BEquipment Checking and Maintenance |
|
SConstruction and Installation |
|
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Group D(Track Welding)
Field | Unit |
BEquipment Checking and Maintenance |
|
WEquipment and Systems Operations |
|
Group E(Track Examination)
Field | Unit |
BEquipment Checking and Maintenance |
|
Group F(Rail Testing)
Field | Unit |
SConstruction and Installation |
|
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Elective units:
Field | Unit |
BEquipment Checking and Maintenance |
|
CVehicle Operation |
|
ECommunication and Calculation |
|
FSafety Management |
|
GTeamwork |
|
ICustomer Service |
|
SConstruction and Installation |
|
WEquipment and Systems Operations |
|
Not Applicable
Entry requirements:
The entry requirements for this qualification are TLI21310 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Track Work) or equivalent vocational competency gained by working within the rail infrastructure environment.
The Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure qualification is aligned to the following defined groups:
Group A: Rail infrastructure - Track Maintenance
This includes but is not limited to the following job roles:
Senior track maintainer
Ganger
Group B: Rail infrastructure - Track Construction
This includes but is not limited to the following job roles:
Senior track installer
Ganger
Group C: Rail infrastructure - Turnout Construction
This includes but is not limited to the following job roles:
Specialist track installer
Special ganger
Group D: Rail infrastructure - Track Welding
This includes but is not limited to the following job role:
Track welder
Group E: Rail infrastructure - Track Examination
This includes but is not limited to the following job role:
Track examiner
Group F: Rail infrastructure - Rail Testing
This includes but is not limited to the following job role:
Rail tester
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Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary for
TLI32510C ertificate III in Rail Infrastructure
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the Transport and Logistics Industry for this qualification. This 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 for construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure Read and interpret relevant procedures, instructions, signs and labels applicable to the supervision of construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure Speak clearly and directly on matters related to construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure Listen to and interpret verbal information related to construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure Write/Complete basic documents as part of duties Negotiate issues with others in the course of construction and maintenance operations on rail infrastructure Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour Use relevant communication equipment. |
Teamwork | Work effectively with others in the course of construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure Provide leadership to team or workgroup Motivate others in the workplace Assist others in the workplace to achieve and maintain competence Assist in the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise during construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace Work with persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion, etc. |
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Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Problem solving | Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility Identify and control hazards and risks in a range of rail infrastructure situations and take appropriate precautions Use mathematics to solve various calculations related to construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure. |
Initiative and enterprise | Modify activities dependent on differing rail infrastructure situations and contingencies Take appropriate initiatives in a range of operational situations such as those above Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the working environment. |
Planning and organising | Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures Implement the workplace security and safety management systems Monitor and evaluate operational performance and compliance Collect and interpret information needed in the course of construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure Organise and plan work activities Manage time and priorities in the course of construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure. |
Self management | Interpret and apply procedures and instructions Establish and follow own work plans and schedules Evaluate own work performance. |
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Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Learning | Assist others to adapt to any 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 the competence of others in the workplace Participate in the updating of own knowledge and skills required for rail infrastructure construction and/or maintenance activities. |
Technology | Use equipment and materials required during construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used during construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure Follow and apply OH&S procedures when using and servicing rail equipment and facilities. |