Qualification details

Release 1.  This is the first release of this qualification in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

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.

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.

A total of 11 units of competency  comprising:

• 6 core units listed below, plus
• 3 specialist elective units from the specialist elective units listed below, plus
• 2 general elective units from the general elective units listed below or the remaining specialist elective units listed below.

Up to 2 of the general elective units  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.

Core units 

TLIE2029

Conduct workplace information briefings

TLIF0008

Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment

TLIF0023

Conduct track protection assessment

TLIF3003

Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures

TLIJ0003

Apply quality systems

TLIL0010

Implement a track occupancy authority

Specialist elective units 

TLIC0025

Pilot rail traffic within work on track authority limits

TLIL3082

Implement absolute signal blocking

TLIL3083

Implement a track work authority and manage rail traffic through worksites

TLIL3084

Implement a local possession authority

TLIL4069

Plan and coordinate protection for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority

TLIW2039

Place and remove permanent way stop boards

TLIW3026

Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment

General elective units 

RIIRIS401E

Apply site risk management system

TLIB0024

Use mobile electronic track warning system

TLIC3045

Operate road/rail vehicle

TLIF2006

Apply accident-emergency procedures

TLIF2062

Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations

TLIF2097

Use audible track warning devices

TLIF3058

Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

TLIF3089

Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure

TLIG0002

Lead a work team

TLII0005

Apply customer service skills

TLIK2010

Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

TLIL4076

Coordinate resources

TLIW2037

Clip and secure points

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to TLI32715 Certificate III in Track Protection.