Modification History
Changes to core and elective units. Packaging rules updated. Equivalent.
Description
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.
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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.
Employability Skills Summary
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 |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
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.
Core units:
Field |
Unit |
B Equipment Checking and Maintenance |
TLIB3094B Check and repair track geometry |
E Communication and Calculation |
TLIE2007A Use communication systems TLIE2029A Conduct workplace information briefings |
F Safety Management |
TLIF3003A Implement and monitor occupational health and safety procedures |
J Quality |
TLIJ3002A Apply quality systems |
S Construction and Installation |
TLIS3026B Implement track maintenance and construction TLIS3039A Measure and mark track for resurfacing |
Elective units:
Field |
Unit |
B Equipment Checking and Maintenance |
TLIB2092A Operate minor mechanical equipment |
C Vehicle Operation |
TLIC3045A Operate road/rail vehicle |
E Communication and Calculation |
TLIE2008A Process workplace documentation |
F Safety Management |
TLIF2006A Apply accident-emergency procedures TLIF3058A Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions TLIF3089A Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure |
G Teamwork |
TLIG1001A Work effectively with others TLIG3002A Lead a work team or group |
K Technology |
TLIK2010A Use infotechnology devices in the workplace |
S Construction and Installation |
TLIS2034A Install and repair rail fastening systems TLIS3025A Implement ballast unloading |
U Environment |
TLIU4001A Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures |
W Equipment 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 |