Certificate III in Track Protection

TLI32715
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Average Course Fee: $3135

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Superseded by: TLI32721 Certificate III in Track Protection
Description

This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the rail infrastructure environment who performs tasks involving track protection in a 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. A possible job title relevant to this qualification includes:

  • Track protection officer.

    • No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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    Student Outcomes

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    Satisfied with Training

    Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

    Improved Work Status

    Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

    Salary

    The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

    Jobs

    Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

    Technicians and Trades Workers

    48.6%

    Technicians and Trades Workers
    Machinery Operators and Drivers

    18.9%

    Machinery Operators and Drivers
    Labourers

    15.6%

    Labourers

    Industries

    Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

    Construction

    22.3%

    Construction
    Other Services

    16.3%

    Other Services
    Manufacturing

    14.2%

    Manufacturing

    All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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    Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.


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    First released in: TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package

    Supersedes: TLI32711 Certificate III in Track Protection

    Superseded by: TLI32721 Certificate III in Track Protection

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