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 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 this qualification include:

Rail Infrastructure – Track Maintenance and Construction 

• senior track maintainer
• ganger

Rail Infrastructure – Turnout Installation 

• specialist track installer
• ganger

Rail Infrastructure – Track Welding 

• track welder

Rail Infrastructure – Track Examination 

• track examiner

Rail Infrastructure – Rail Testing 

• rail tester

Rail Infrastructure –Turnout Construction 

• turnout builder
• points and crossings builder

Rail Infrastructure – Rail Track Surfacing 

• rail track surfacer

Rail Infrastructure – Track Drainage Maintenance 

• track drainage maintainer

Rail Infrastructure – Tram or Light Rail  

• tram infrastructure track worker level 4
• light rail track worker.

Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit 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 TLI27120 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure, or relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure environment.

A total of 11 units of competency  comprising:

4 core units  listed below, plus

All units within one of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I listed below; plus

2 general elective units  from Group J listed below if selecting Groups: C or I; or

3 general elective units  from Group J listed below if selecting Groups: A or B; or

4 general elective units  from Group J listed below if selecting Groups: D, E, F, G or H.

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.

Core units 

TLIE2007

Use communications systems

TLIE2029

Conduct workplace information briefings

TLIF3003

Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures

TLIJ3002

Apply quality systems

Specialist elective units 

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

• Group A: Track Maintenance and Construction
• Group B: Turnout Installation
• Group C: Track Welding
• Group D: Track Examination
• Group E: Rail Testing
• Group F: Turnout Construction
• Group G: Rail Track Surfacing
• Group H: Track Drainage Maintenance
• Group I: Tram or Light Rail.

Specialist elective groups 

Group A: Track Maintenance and Construction 

RIICCM201E

Carry out measurements and calculations

RIICCM203D

Read and interpret plans and job specifications

TLIB3094

Check and repair track geometry

TLIS3026

Implement track maintenance and construction

Group B: Turnout Installation 

RIICCM201E

Carry out measurements and calculations

RIICCM203D

Read and interpret plans and job specifications

TLIS0003

Install turnouts

TLIS3026

Implement track maintenance and construction

Group C: Track Welding 

RIICCM201E

Carry out measurements and calculations

RIICCM203D

Read and interpret plans and job specifications

TLIW0004

Grind rails

TLIW0006

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

TLIW3015

Weld rail using aluminothermic welding process

Group D: Track Examination 

RIICCM201E

Carry out measurements and calculations

TLIB3099

Examine track infrastructure

TLIB3100

Visually inspect track infrastructure

Group E: Rail Testing 

RIICCM201E

Carry out measurements and calculations

TLIS3010

Test rail using ultrasonic equipment

TLIS3011

Test rail using nondestructive testing equipment

Group F: Turnout Construction 

RIICCM201E

Carry out measurements and calculations

RIICCM203D

Read and interpret plans and job specifications

TLIS0001

Construct and assemble points and crossings

Group G: Rail Track Surfacing 

TLIB3094

Check and repair track geometry

TLIS3026

Implement track maintenance and construction

TLIS0004

Measure and mark track for resurfacing

Group H: Track Drainage Maintenance 

RIICCM201E

Carry out measurements and calculations

RIICCM203D

Read and interpret plans and job specifications

TLIS0002

Install and maintain surface track drainage

Group I: Tram or Light Rail 

RIICCM201E

Carry out measurements and calculations

RIICCM203D

Read and interpret plans and job specifications

RIIWHS302E

Implement traffic management plans

TLIC3003

Drive medium rigid vehicle

TLIE0002

Process workplace documentation

General elective units 

Group J: General elective units 

AHCMOM213

Operate and maintain chainsaws

AHCPCM205

Fell small trees

CPCCLDG3001

Licence to perform dogging

NWPCAD002

Control vegetation on a site

RIIRIS401E

Apply site risk management system

TAEDEL301

Provide work skill instruction

TLIB2091

Measure and record track geometry

TLIB2092

Operate minor mechanical equipment

TLIB2097

Install and maintain guard rails

TLIB3040

Inspect poles and associated hardware

TLIB3095

Check and repair points and crossings

TLIB3099

Examine track infrastructure

TLIB3102

Adjust rail

TLIB4071

Install and maintain pole mounted switches and transformers

TLIC2058

Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on-track equipment

TLIC3045

Operate road/rail vehicle

TLID0012

Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane

TLID2010

Operate a forklift

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

TLIG1001

Work effectively with others

TLIG2007

Work in a socially diverse environment

TLIG3002

Lead a work team or group

TLII1002

Apply customer service skills

TLIK2010

Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

TLIS0002

Install and maintain surface track drainage

TLIS2012

Install and service rail lubrication equipment

TLIS2033

Install and repair temporary track supports

TLIS2034

Install and repair rail fastening systems

TLIS2035

Install and repair fences and gates

TLIS3025

Implement ballast unloading

TLIS3026

Implement track maintenance and construction

TLIS3037

Install and repair rail earthworks

TLIU4001

Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures

TLIW0003

Grind rail on tram/light rail systems

TLIW0005

Grind switches and crossings

TLIW0006

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

TLIW0008

Weld rail using flashbutt welding process

TLIW2028

Identify the principles of ballast cleaning operations

TLIW2029

Identify the principles of ballast regulator operations

TLIW2030

Identify the principles of dynamic track stabaliser operations

TLIW2031

Identify the principles of self-propelled rail grinder operations

TLIW2032

Identify the principles of tamping machine operations

TLIW2033

Identify the principles of mechanised track laying operations

TLIW3027

Operate minor track equipment

TLIW3043

Weld rail on tram/light rail systems using electric welding process

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to TLI32515 Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure, TLI32918 Certificate III in Tram or Light Rail Infrastructure, and TLI31815 Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing.