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 basic operations within the rail infrastructure environment. It involves 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

Rail Infrastructure – Tram or Light Rail Infrastructure 

• tram infrastructure track worker level 1–3
• light rail track worker.

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.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

A total of 16 units of competency  comprising:

• 6 core units listed below, plus 
• all units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C or Group D listed below, plus 
• 3 general elective units from Group E listed below if selecting Group A or Group C, or 
• 4 general elective units from Group E listed below if selecting Group B, or 
• 6 general elective units from Group E listed below if selecting Group D.

Up to 2 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 

TLIB0012

Maintain and use hand tools

TLID0020

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLIE1003

Participate in basic workplace communication

TLIF0025

Follow work health and safety procedures

TLIF2010

Apply fatigue management strategies

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 D: Tram or Light Rail Infrastructure.

Group A: Track Work 

TLIB2085

Apply track fundamentals

TLIB2092

Operate minor mechanical equipment

TLIF0020

Safely access the rail corridor

TLIS2030

Carry out track ballasting

TLIS2031

Install railway sleepers

TLIS2034

Install and repair rail fastening systems

TLIS2044

Carry out rail installation

Group B: Structures 

RIICCM201E

Carry out measurements and calculations

RIICCM203E

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

TLIF0020

Safely access the rail corridor

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

TLIF0020

Safely access the rail corridor

TLIS2030

Carry out track ballasting

TLIC0010

Propel and operate light on-track equipment

OR

TLIC2058

Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on-track equipment

Group D: Tram or Light Rail Infrastructure 

MEM12023

Perform engineering measurements
∟ MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
∟ MEM16006 Organise and communicate information

RIIWHS205E

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

TLIB2092

Operate minor mechanical equipment

TLIB2125

Apply awareness of tram or light rail track fundamentals

Group E: General elective units 

CPCCCM2007

Use explosive power tools
∟ CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCCM2008

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
∟ CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

RIICCM205F

Carry out manual excavation

RIICCM207E

Spread and compact materials manually

RIICCM208E

Carry out basic levelling

RIICCM209E

Carry out concrete work

RIIHAN301E

Operate elevating work platform

RIIMPO317F

Conduct roller operations

RIIMPO318F

Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

RIIMPO319E

Conduct backhoe/loader operations

RIIMPO320F

Conduct civil construction excavator operations

RIIMPO321F

Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations

RIIMPO322E

Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations

RIIMPO326E

Conduct water vehicle operations

RIIWHS204E

Work safely at heights

RIIWHS205E

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

RIIWHS302E

Implement traffic management plans

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

TLIF0015

Recognise the impact of human capabilities/limitations on human performance in a rail environment

TLIF2062

Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations

TLIG0003

Work effectively with others in a team

TLIK2010

Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

TLIS0002

Install and maintain surface track drainage

TLIS2004

Install and maintain rail bonding systems

TLIS2020

Install overhead wiring structure

TLIS2033

Install and repair temporary track supports

TLIS2034

Install and repair rail fastening systems

TLIS2035

Install and repair fences and gates

TLIW0001

Apply rail grinding fundamentals

TLIW0006

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

TLIW0007

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

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to TLI27120 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure.