Qualification details

Release 1.  This is the first release of this qualification in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

This is a qualification for a person engaged in train driving activities.

It involves a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in varied contexts to undertake skilled work within a train driving environment.

It may include skills and knowledge required for specialised tasks or functions in known or changing contexts with responsibility for own functions and outputs.

Job roles 

This qualification is aligned to the following defined roles:

• electric passenger train driver
• freight train driver
• heavy haul train driver
• locomotive driver
• train driver.

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.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

A total of 21 units of competency  comprising:

• 12 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 or Group E listed below, plus
• 4 elective units  from Group F general elective units listed below or remaining units not selected from a specialist elective unit group.

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 

TLIB0018

Identify and rectify minor faults on rail traffic

TLIB3075

Inspect and prepare a motive power unit

TLIB3118

Apply awareness of railway fundamentals

TLIC0016

Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs

TLIC0020

Operate and monitor a motive power unit

TLIC0024

Operate rail traffic with due consideration of route conditions

TLIF0004

Work effectively in a train-driving environment

TLIF0008

Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment

TLIF0025

Follow work health and safety procedures

TLIF0028

Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic

TLIF2010

Apply fatigue management strategies

TLIF3058

Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

Specialist elective units 

Group A - Freight

Group B - Urban Electric

Group C - Country Passenger

Group D - Steam Locomotive

Group E - Heritage Motive Power

Group A: Freight 

TLIB0014

Carry out a train roll-by inspection

TLIB3019

Test train braking system

TLIB3026

Prepare for train operation

TLIC0015

Drive train to operational requirements

TLIC3027

Stable a motive power unit

Group B: Urban Electric 

TLIB0020

Prepare electric passenger train

TLIB0022

Test operation of electric passenger train braking system

TLIC0013

Drive and operate electric passenger train

TLIC0027

Stable electric passenger train

TLIC3048

Shunt, couple and uncouple electric passenger trains

Group C: Country Passenger 

TLIB0014

Carry out a train roll-by inspection

TLIB3019

Test train braking system

TLIB3026

Prepare for train operation

TLIC0015

Drive a train to operational requirements

TLIC3027

Stable a motive power unit

Group D: Steam Locomotive 

TLIB3124

Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals

TLIB4077

Inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive

TLIC0015

Drive train to operational requirements

TLIC3030

Operate and monitor a heritage steam locomotive

TLIC3031

Stable a heritage steam locomotive

Group E: Heritage Motive Power 

TLIB3123

Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals

TLIB4076

Inspect and prepare a heritage motive power unit

TLIC0015

Drive train to operational requirements

TLIC3028

Operate and monitor a heritage motive power unit

TLIC3029

Stable a heritage motive power unit

Group F: General elective units 

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

SITXCOM005

Manage conflict

TLIB0007

Respond and rectify rail traffic autonomous operations

TLIB0017

Conduct a general train examination

TLIB3018

Conduct full train examination

TLIB3027

Set up and shut down on-train remote control system

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

TLIC0019

Operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line

TLIC3018

Operate on-train remote control system

TLIC3082

Operate a locomotive by portable remote control

TLIC4071

Establish and operate train braking system

TLIC4073

Set up, operate and shut down a distributed power system

TLIC4074

Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles

TLID0020

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLIE0002

Process workplace documentation

TLIE1003

Participate in basic workplace communication

TLIE2007

Use communications systems

TLIE3021

Work and communicate effectively with others

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

TLIF2097

Use audible track warning devices

TLIF3091

Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements

TLIG0003

Work effectively with others in a team

TLIG2007

Work in a socially diverse environment

TLII3022

Provide customer service in rail operations

TLIL0006

Assist with rail traffic operations

TLIL2048

Prepare for train departure

TLIL4009

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

TLIU4011

Apply environmental procedures to rail operations

TLIW2037

Clip and secure points

TLIW3026

Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to TLI42615 Certificate IV in Train Driving.