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 signalling 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:
- Mechanical rail signaller.
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this qualification are the 8 core units of competency from TLI21311 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure listed below or relevant industry experience gained by working within the rail infrastructure environment.
Entry requirement units:
Field |
Unit |
B Equipment Checking and Maintenance |
TLIB1028A Maintain and use hand tools |
D Load Handling |
TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
E Communication and Calculation |
TLIE1003A Participate in basic workplace communication |
F Safety Management |
TLIF1001A Follow occupational health and safety procedures TLIF2010A Apply fatigue management strategies TLIF2080B Safely access the rail corridor |
U Environment |
TLIU2008A Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure |
W Equipment and Systems Operations |
TLIW2001A Operate under track protection rules |
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skills Summary for :
TLI31911 Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling
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 18 units of competency comprising:
- 12 core units listed below
plus
- 6 elective units from the elective units listed below, or up to 3 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 |
TLIB3046A Service and clean mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure TLIB3047A Repair and adjust mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure TLIB3048A Carry out off-site repair, overhaul and assembly of mechanical signalling equipment TLIB3053A Maintain mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices TLIB3103A Install and maintain mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices TLIB3120A Test mechanical signalling equipment and isolate faults |
E Communication and Calculation |
RIICCM201A Carry out measurements and calculations RIICCM203A Read and interpret plans and specifications TLIE2008A Process workplace documentation |
F Safety Management |
TLIF2062A Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations |
K Technology |
TLIK2010A Use infotechnology devices in the workplace |
S Construction and Installation |
TLIS3005A Install mechanical infrastructure for signalling |
Elective units:
Field |
Unit |
A Handling Cargo/Stock |
TLIA3039A Receive and store stock |
B Equipment Checking and Maintenance |
TLIB1093A Clean equipment and restore worksite |
E Communication and Calculation |
TLIE2007A Use communication systems TLIE2029A Conduct workplace information briefings |
F Safety Management |
TLIF2006A Apply accident-emergency procedures TLIF3013A Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies TLIF3058A Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions RIIOHS204A Work safely at heights UETTDRRF02A Perform pole top rescue RIIOHS202A Enter and work in confined spaces |
G Teamwork |
TLIG1001A Work effectively with others TLIG3002A Lead a work team or group |
I Customer Service |
TLII1002A Apply customer service skills |
M Training and Assessment |
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes TAEASS402B Assess competence |
S Construction and Installation |
TLIS2004A Install and maintain rail bonding systems TLIS3023A Erect and mount structures and housings for signalling equipment |
U Environment |
NWP227B Control vegetation on a site |
W Equipment and Systems Operations |
TLIW3005A Perform direct burial of cables TLIW3035A Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry RIIOHS205A Control traffic with a stop-slow bat RIIHAN301A Operate elevating work platform |