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Diploma of Rail Operations Management
Diploma of Rail Operations Management
TLI50618
BDY9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 12/06/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 13/09/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for a person engaged in the management of rail operations. This qualification requires the self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.
Application involves participation in developing strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing or organising others to carry out complex technical operations. It may include participation in teams, including those concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination may be involved.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
network controller
passenger services manager
rail freight manager
rail maintenance manager
rail operations manager.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of fourteen (14) units of competency comprising:- eight (8) core units listed below, plus
- all units within one of the Group A to H specialist elective unit groups (job roles) listed below, plus
- four (4) general elective units from Group I general elective units listed below or from the remaining units not already selected from a specialist elective group.
Up to two (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 in the unit are complied with.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVH27 | TLIW5001 | Apply rail communications systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVI39 | TLIL5066 | Apply rail resource management principles | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ06 | TLIF5021 | Apply rail safeworking rules and procedures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ13 | TLIF4104 | Manage change in the rail safety environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVH25 | TLIW5002 | Manage rail assets and interfaces | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAN39 | AHCWHS501 | Manage work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ11 | TLIF4107 | Respond to notifiable rail safety occurrences | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ55 | TLIE4032 | Use internal communication systems for rail industry regulatory compliance | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Rail Operations Specialist Elective Units
All units within one (1) of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVI34 | TLIL5073 | Manage train crewing and rostering | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVH24 | TLIW5004 | Manage train planning | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Yard Operations Specialist Elective Units
All units within one (1) of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK66 | TLIB2122 | Apply awareness of fundamentals of rail operations in yards or sidings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVI38 | TLIL5069 | Manage a rail yard or terminal | 45 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: Passenger Operations Specialist Elective Units
All units within one (1) of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVI36 | TLIL5071 | Manage rail passenger operations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVI34 | TLIL5073 | Manage train crewing and rostering | 35 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D: Freight/Heavy Haul Operations Specialist Elective Units
All units within one (1) of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVI45 | TLIL5019 | Implement and monitor transport logistics | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVI37 | TLIL5070 | Manage rail freight operations | 35 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E: Network Control Specialist Elective Units
All units within one (1) of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ03 | TLIF5024 | Develop plans for emergency response and recovery of rail networks | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVH26 | TLIW5003 | Manage rail network control systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F: Rail Safety Specialist Elective Units
All units within one (1) of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ17 | TLIF4100 | Identify and meet rail safety regulatory compliance requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ16 | TLIF4101 | Implement and maintain a rail safety culture | 35 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G: Maintenance Operations Specialist Elective Units
All units within one (1) of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVI35 | TLIL5072 | Manage rail yard operations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVK21 | TLIB5010 | Plan and implement maintenance schedules | 30 | Unit of competency |
9. Group H: Incident Management Specialist Elective Units
All units within one (1) of the specialist elective unit groups (job roles) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ08 | TLIF5017 | Investigate rail safety incidents | 38 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ04 | TLIF5023 | Undertake a derailment investigation | 35 | Unit of competency |
10. Group I: General Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from the units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWR3 | TLI50615 | Diploma of Rail Operations Management | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHH4 | TLI50621 | Diploma of Rail Operations Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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