Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing
Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing
TLI31811
S787
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 02/02/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
Rationale:
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the installation and maintenance of mechanical rail track and the operation of track surfacing and other track equipment. It involves a broad range of skilled applications 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:
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. A possible job title relevant to this qualification includes:
Rail track surfacer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe entry requirements fir this qualification are successful completion of TLI21311 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Track Surfacing) or relevant industry experience gained by workin within the rail infrastructure environment.
PACKAGING RULES
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of eleven (11) units of competency comprising:
- seven (7) core units plus
- four (4) elective units from the elective units listed in the qualification outline, with up to two (2) of those units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units contribute 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 seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5183 | TLIJ3002A | Apply quality systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S8268 | TLIB3094B | Check and repair track geometry | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S8286 | TLIE2029A | Conduct workplace information briefings | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D5136 | TLIF3003A | Implement and monitor occupational health and safety procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S8322 | TLIS3026B | Implement track maintenance and construction | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D5356 | TLIS3039A | Measure and mark track for resurfacing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5099 | TLIE2007A | Use communication systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W927 | TLI31810 | Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWQ7 | TLI31815 | Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this qualification are successful completion of TLI21311 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Track Surfacing) or relevant industry experience gained by working within the rail infrastructure environment.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
