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 the rail infrastructure environment who performs tasks involving checking and repairing structures through a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts. It 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. Possible job titles relevant to the job role groups listed below include:

Steel/Concrete/Masonry Structures Maintenance 

• senior structures maintainer

Timber Structures Maintenance 

• senior structures maintainer.

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

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

The entry requirement for this qualification is TLI27121 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Structures) or relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure (structures) environment.

A total of 11 units of competency  comprising:

• 6 core units listed below, plus
• all units within one of the specialist elective unit groups from Group A or Group B listed below, plus
• 2 general elective units from the Group C units listed below if selecting Group A, or
  3 general elective units from the Group C units listed below if selecting Group B.

Up to 2 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.

Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟.

Core units 

TLIE2007

Use communications systems

TLIE2029

Conduct workplace information briefings

TLIF3003

Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures

TLIJ0003

Apply quality systems

TLIS2013

Install minor structures

TLIS3029

Implement structures maintenance and installation of minor structures

Specialist elective units 

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

• Group A: Steel/Concrete/Masonry Structures Maintenance
• Group B: Timber Structures Maintenance.

Specialist elective groups 

Group A: Steel/Concrete/Masonry Structures Maintenance 

TLIB2082

Repair steel structures

TLIB2083

Maintain bridge bearings

TLIB2096

Repair concrete/masonry structures

Group B: Timber Structures Maintenance 

TLIB2081

Repair timber structures

TLIS2028

Install and replace transoms

General elective units 

Group C: General elective units 

MEM18001

Use hand tools
∟MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
∟MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
∟MEM16006 Organise and communicate information

MEM24001B

Perform basic penetrant testing
∟ MEM18001C Use hand tools

MEM24003B

Perform basic magnetic particle testing
∟ MEM18001C Use hand tools

TLIB2092

Operate minor mechanical equipment

TLIB2097

Install and maintain guard rails

TLIE0002

Process workplace documentation

TLIF0008

Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment

TLIF0015

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

TLIF2006

Apply accident-emergency procedures

TLIF3058

Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

TLIF3089

Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure

TLIG0003

Work effectively with others in a team

TLII0005

Apply customer service skills

TLIS0002

Install and maintain surface track drainage

TLIS2012

Install and service rail lubrication equipment

TLIS2028

Install and replace transoms

TLIS2033

Install and repair temporary track supports

TLIS2034

Install and repair rail fastening systems

TLIS2035

Install and repair fences and gates

TLIS3037

Install and repair rail earthworks

TLIU4001

Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures

TLIW0006

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

TLIW3034

Apply protective coating systems to structures

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to TLI32115 Certificate III in Rail Structures.