Qualification details

Release 2.  This is the second release of this qualification in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. The following modifications have been made:

• TLIF0008 Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment added to general elective units
• Imported units updated.

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 basic operations within the rail infrastructure environment undertaking a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Rail Infrastructure – Track Work 

• Track Worker
• Track Installer
• Track Maintainer

Rail Infrastructure – Structures 

• Structures Maintainer

Rail Infrastructure – Track Surfacing 

• Plant Operator
• Mobile Plant Operator
• Way Gang Driver.

Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected from the group choice below. 

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

A total of 16 units of competency  comprising:

7 core units  listed below plus 

All units  within one of the specialist elective unit groups  (job roles) from Group A, Group B or Group C listed below plus 

3 general elective units  from the general elective units listed below if selecting Group A or Group C or  
4 general elective units  from the general elective units listed below if selecting Group B.

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.

The following imported units have a prerequisite unit:

• CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools
• CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding.

Core units 

TLIB1028

Maintain and use hand tools

TLID1001

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLIE1003

Participate in basic workplace communication

TLIF1001

Follow work health and safety procedures

TLIF2010

Apply fatigue management strategies

TLIF2080

Safely access the rail corridor

TLIU2008

Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure

Specialist elective units 

Select all units from one of the following specialist elective groups:

Group A: Track Work

Group B: Structures

Group C: Track Surfacing.

Group A: Track Work 

TLIB2085

Apply track fundamentals

TLIB2092

Operate minor mechanical equipment

TLIS2030

Carry out track ballasting

TLIS2031

Install railway sleepers

TLIS2034

Install and repair rail fastening systems

TLIS2044

Carry out rail installation

Group B: Structures 

RIICCM201D

Carry out measurements and calculations

RIICCM203D

Read and interpret plans and job specifications

TLIB2084

Carry out routine maintenance of structures

TLIB2086

Apply awareness of structures fundamentals

TLIB2092

Operate minor mechanical equipment

Group C: Track Surfacing 

TLIB1093

Clean equipment and restore worksite

TLIB2001

Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment

TLIB2085

Apply track fundamentals

TLIB2091

Measure and record track geometry

TLIS2030

Carry out track ballasting

TLIC2058

Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on-track equipment

OR

TLIC2059

Propel and operate light on-track equipment

General elective units 

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCCM2007B

Use explosive power tools

CPCCCM2008B

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

RIICCM205E

Carry out manual excavation

RIICCM207D

Spread and compact materials manually

RIICCM208D

Carry out basic levelling

RIICCM209D

Carry out concrete work

RIIHAN301D

Operate elevating work platform

RIIMPO317E

Conduct roller operations

RIIMPO318E

Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

RIIMPO319D

Conduct backhoe/loader operations

RIIMPO320E

Conduct civil construction excavator operations

RIIMPO321E

Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations

RIIMPO322D

Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations

RIIMPO326D

Conduct civil construction water cart operations

RIIWHS204D

Work safely at heights

RIIWHS205D

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

RIIWHS302D

Implement traffic management plan

TLIB1093

Clean equipment and restore worksite

TLIB2034

Maintain poles and associated hardware

TLIB2091

Measure and record track geometry

TLIB2097

Install and maintain guard rails

TLIB2121

Maintain rail joints

TLIC3045

Operate road/rail vehicle

TLIF0008

Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment

TLIF2062

Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations

TLIG1001

Work effectively with others

TLIK2010

Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

TLIS2004

Install and maintain rail bonding systems

TLIS2020

Install overhead wiring structure

TLIS2027

Install and maintain surface track drainage

TLIS2033

Install and repair temporary track supports

TLIS2034

Install and repair rail fastening systems

TLIS2035

Install and repair fences and gates

TLIW2001

Operate under track protection rules

TLIW2028

Identify the principles of ballast cleaning operations

TLIW2029

Identify the principles of ballast regulator operations

TLIW2030

Identify the principles of dynamic track stabaliser operations

TLIW2031

Identify the principles of self-propelled rail grinder operations

TLIW2032

Identify the principles of tamping machine operations

TLIW2033

Identify the principles of mechanised track laying operations

TLIW2038

Place and remove temporary speed restriction equipment

TLIW3035

Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry