Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Heritage Locomotive Assistant or Steam Locomotive Fireman
Certificate III in Heritage Locomotive Assistant or Steam Locomotive Fireman
TLI33013
J539
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 21/04/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
Please note RTO to insert unit group selected from the group choice below on the testamur
Rationale:
This is a general qualification for a person who carries out the duties of a locomotive assistant on a heritage locomotive or fireman on a steam locomotive. This job involves the performance of a broad range of skilled applications applied 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:
The Certificate III in Heritage Locomotive Assistant or Steam Locomotive Fireman is aligned to the following defined roles:
Group A: Heritage Locomotive Assistant
Group B: Steam Locomotive Fireman.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A successful assessment outcome for a total of fourteen (14) units of competency comprising:- eight (8) core units, plus
- two (2) specialist elective units from Group A or Group B, plus
- four (4) elective units from the general elective units list.
Alternatively, up to three (3) units may be drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course, provided that the unit contributes to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified in the unit are complied with.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5125 | TLIF2006A | Apply accident-emergency procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5126 | TLIF2010A | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5140 | TLIF3058A | Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG195 | TLIB3126A | Assist in the testing of heritage train braking systems | 15 | Unit of competency |
| S8297 | TLIF3087A | Follow occupational health, safety and environmental procedures in the rail industry | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D5386 | TLIW3026A | Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D5100 | TLIE2008A | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5061 | TLID1001A | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Heritage Locomotive Assistant
Two (2) specialisation units must be chosen from either Group A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG192 | TLIB3123A | Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WG206 | TLIC3072A | Conduct the duties of an assistant on a heritage locomotive | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Steam Locomotive Fireman
Two (2) specialisation units must be chosen from either Group A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG193 | TLIB3124A | Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG207 | TLIC3073A | Fire a steam locomotive | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. General Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8299 | TLIF3091A | Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements | 15 | Unit of competency |
| S8264 | TLIB2001A | Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4983 | TLIB3021A | Conduct train roll-by inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S8307 | TLII4022A | Identify and meet customer requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5128 | TLIF2018A | Operate firefighting equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4984 | TLIB3026A | Prepare for train operation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG213 | TLIF2080C | Safely access the rail corridor | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D5030 | TLIC3017A | Shunt rolling stock | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D4970 | TLIB3002A | Test equipment and isolate faults | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5099 | TLIE2007A | Use communication systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWU6 | TLI33015 | Certificate III in Heritage Locomotive Assistant or Steam Locomotive Fireman | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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