Qualification details

Release 3 . This is the third release of this qualification in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. The following units have been updated in the general elective units:

• TAEASS412 Assess competence
• TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction.

Release 2 . This is the second release of this qualification in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package:

• Imported unit 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 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.

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

The entry requirement for this qualification is the 6 core units  of competency from TLI Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure listed below or relevant industry experience gained by working within the rail infrastructure environment.

Entry requirement 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

A total of 18 units of competency  comprising:

• 11 core units listed below, plus
• 7 general elective units from the general elective units listed below.

Up to 3 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 

RIICCM201E

Carry out measurements and calculations

RIICCM203E

Read and interpret plans and job specifications

TLIB3046

Service and clean mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

TLIB3047

Repair and adjust mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

TLIB3048

Carry out off-site repair, overhaul and assembly of mechanical signalling equipment

TLIB3053

Maintain mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices

TLIB3120

Test mechanical signalling equipment and isolate faults

TLIE0002

Process workplace documentation

TLIF2062

Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations

TLIK2010

Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

TLIS3005

Install mechanical infrastructure for signalling

General elective units 

HLTAID009

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

NWPCAD002

Control vegetation on a site

RIIHAN301E

Operate elevating work platform

RIIWHS202E

Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIWHS204E

Work safely at heights

RIIWHS205E

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

TAEASS412

Assess competence

TAEDEL311

Provide work skill instruction

TLIB0009

Provide first-level rail network wayside technical support remotely

TLIB1093

Clean equipment and restore worksite

TLIE2007

Use communications systems

TLIE2029

Conduct workplace information briefings

TLIF0008

Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment

TLIF0020

Safely access the rail corridor

TLIF2006

Apply accident-emergency procedures

TLIF3013

Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies

TLIF3058

Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

TLIG0002

Lead a work team

TLIG0003

Work effectively with others in a team

TLII0005

Apply customer service skills

TLIS2004

Install and maintain rail bonding systems

TLIS3023

Erect and mount structures and housings for signalling equipment

TLIW0006

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

TLIX0013X

Maintain stock control and receivals

UETDRMP006

Perform pole top rescue

∟ HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

and

∟ UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

∟ UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus

or

∟ UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to TLI31920 Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling.