Qualification details

Release 4 . This is the fourth release of this qualification in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. The following units have been updated in the general elective units:

• HLTAID011 Provide first aid
• TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor.

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

• TLIB0007 Respond and rectify rail traffic autonomous operations
• TLIC0005 Close down rail traffic from autonomous operations
• TLIC0006 Set up rail traffic for autonomous operation
• TLIF0015 Recognise the impact of human capabilities/limitations on human performance in a rail environment.

Release 2 . This is the second release of this qualification in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. The following modifications have been made:

• TLIE0002 Process workplace documentation has an updated code
• TLIF0008 Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment added to the general elective units.

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 terminal train driving.

This qualification requires the application of a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied contexts to undertake skilled work within a terminal train driving environment.

This qualification requires the skills and knowledge to:

• interpret and act on available information
• apply and communicate known solutions to a variety of predictable problems and to deal with unforeseen contingencies using known solutions
• provide technical information to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences
• undertake routine and some non-routine tasks in a range of skilled operations.

These skills and knowledge will be applied to known routines, methods, procedures and time constraints while taking responsibility for own outputs.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• terminal operator
• terminal train driver
• yard terminal driver.

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 17 units of competency  comprising:

9 core units  listed below, plus 

8 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 

TLIB0132

Start up and shut down a single locomotive

TLIB2131

Prepare train

TLIB3123

Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals

TLIC0079

Operate a motive power unit within defined limits

TLIC3027

Stable a motive power unit

TLIE2007

Use communications systems

TLIF2010

Apply fatigue management strategies

TLIF3058

Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

TLIU2012

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

General elective units 

HLTAID011

Provide first aid

TLIB0007

Respond and rectify rail traffic autonomous operations

TLIB2122

Apply awareness of fundamentals of rail operations in yards or sidings

TLIB3018

Conduct full train examination

TLIB3019

Test train braking system

TLIB3021

Conduct train roll-by inspection

TLIB3113

Diagnose and rectify minor faults on motive power units and rolling stock

TLIB3118

Apply awareness of railway fundamentals

TLIB4078

Carry out a train roll-by inspection

TLIB4079

Conduct a general train examination

TLIB4081

Provision a motive power unit

TLIB4082

Set up motive power units in multi-coupled consist

TLIC0005

Close down rail traffic from autonomous operations

TLIC0006

Set up rail traffic for autonomous operation

TLIC3017

Shunt rolling stock

TLIC3048

Shunt, couple and uncouple electric passenger trains

TLIC3082

Operate a locomotive by portable remote control

TLIC4074

Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles

TLIE0002

Process workplace documentation

TLIE1005

Carry out basic workplace calculations

TLIE3002

Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

TLIF0008

Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment

TLIF0015

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

TLIF0020

Safely access the rail corridor

TLIF2018

Operate firefighting equipment

TLIF3085

Apply local incident response procedures

TLIF3091

Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements

TLIK2010

Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

TLIL2048

Prepare for train departure

TLIW2041

Clip points and apply rail safety equipment

TLIW3026

Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to TLI33213 Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving.