Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure - TLI37121

Course Overview

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Description

This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the rail infrastructure environment who performs tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide 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. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Rail Infrastructure – Track Maintenance and Construction

senior track maintainer

ganger

Rail Infrastructure – Turnout Installation

specialist track installer

ganger

Rail Infrastructure – Track Welding

track welder

Rail Infrastructure – Track Examination

track examiner

Rail Infrastructure – Rail Testing

rail tester

Rail Infrastructure –Turnout Construction

turnout builder

points and crossings builder

Rail Infrastructure – Rail Track Surfacing

rail track surfacer

Rail Infrastructure – Track Drainage Maintenance

track drainage maintainer

Rail Infrastructure – Tram or Light Rail

tram infrastructure track worker level 4

light rail track worker.

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.

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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:

56.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

14.5%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

13.5%

Labourers

Industries

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

23.4%

Construction

18.7%

Other Services

12.7%

Manufacturing

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

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Transport and Logistics Career Pathway

Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Transport and Logistics.

Stream

Rail Infrastructure

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Driving Operations and Road Transport

Supply Chain

Stevedoring

Materiel Logistics

Rail Operations

Certificate II

Administrative Clerk

Administrative Clerk

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Stevedore Shift Manager

Diploma

Bus Fleet Manager

Advanced Diploma

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

A total of 11 units of competency comprising: 4 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, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I listed below; plus 2 general elective units from Group J listed below if selecting Groups: C or I; or 3 general elective units from Group J listed below if selecting Groups: A or B; or 4 general elective units from Group J listed below if selecting Groups: D, E, F, G or H. 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. Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟
Core units
TLIE2007	Use communications systems
TLIE2029	Conduct workplace information briefings
TLIF3003	Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures
TLIJ0003	Apply quality systems
Specialist elective units
Select all units from one of the following specialist elective groups: Group A: Track Maintenance and Construction Group B: Turnout Installation Group C: Track Welding Group D: Track Examination Group E: Rail Testing Group F: Turnout Construction Group G: Rail Track Surfacing Group H: Track Drainage Maintenance Group I: Tram or Light Rail.
Specialist elective groups
Group A: Track Maintenance and Construction
RIICCM201E	Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E	Read and interpret plans and job specifications
TLIB3094	Check and repair track geometry
TLIS3026	Implement track maintenance and construction
Group B: Turnout Installation
RIICCM201E	Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E	Read and interpret plans and job specifications
TLIS0003	Install turnouts
TLIS3026	Implement track maintenance and construction
Group C: Track Welding
RIICCM201E	Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E	Read and interpret plans and job specifications
TLIW0004	Grind rails
TLIW0006	Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry
TLIW3015	Weld rail using aluminothermic welding process
Group D: Track Examination
RIICCM201E	Carry out measurements and calculations
TLIB3099	Examine track infrastructure
TLIB3100	Visually inspect track infrastructure
Group E: Rail Testing
RIICCM201E	Carry out measurements and calculations
TLIS3010	Test rail using ultrasonic equipment
TLIS3011	Test rail using nondestructive testing equipment
Group F: Turnout Construction
RIICCM201E	Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E	Read and interpret plans and job specifications
TLIS0001	Construct and assemble points and crossings
Group G: Rail Track Surfacing
TLIB3094	Check and repair track geometry
TLIS0004	Measure and mark track for resurfacing
TLIS3026	Implement track maintenance and construction
Group H: Track Drainage Maintenance
RIICCM201E	Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E	Read and interpret plans and job specifications
TLIS0002	Install and maintain surface track drainage
Group I: Tram or Light Rail
RIICCM201E	Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E	Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIIWHS302E	Implement traffic management plans
TLIC3003	Drive medium rigid vehicle
TLIE0002	Process workplace documentation
General elective units
Group J: General elective units
AHCMOM213	Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCPCM205	Fell small trees ∟AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
CPCCLDG3001	Licence to perform dogging
NWPCAD002	Control vegetation on a site
RIIRIS401E	Apply site risk management system
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction
TLIB2091	Measure and record track geometry
TLIB2092	Operate minor mechanical equipment
TLIB2097	Install and maintain guard rails
TLIB3040	Inspect poles and associated hardware
TLIB3095	Check and repair points and crossings
TLIB3099	Examine track infrastructure
TLIB3102	Adjust rail
TLIB4071	Install and maintain pole mounted switches and transformers
TLIC2058	Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on-track equipment
TLIC3045	Operate road/rail vehicle
TLID0012	Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane
TLID0016	Operate a forklift
TLIE0002	Process workplace documentation
TLIF0008	Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment
TLIF0015	Recognise the impact of human capabilities/limitations on human performance in a rail environment
TLIF2006	Apply accident-emergency procedures
TLIF3058	Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions
TLIF3089	Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure
TLIG0002	Lead a work team
TLIG0003	Work effectively with others in a team
TLIG2007	Work in a socially diverse environment
TLII0005	Apply customer service skills
TLIK2010	Use infotechnology devices in the workplace
TLIS0002	Install and maintain surface track drainage
TLIS2012	Install and service rail lubrication equipment
TLIS2033	Install and repair temporary track supports
TLIS2034	Install and repair rail fastening systems
TLIS2035	Install and repair fences and gates
TLIS3025	Implement ballast unloading
TLIS3026	Implement track maintenance and construction
TLIS3037	Install and repair rail earthworks
TLIU4001	Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures
TLIW0003	Grind rail on tram/light rail systems
TLIW0005	Grind switches and crossings
TLIW0006	Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry
TLIW0008	Weld rail using flashbutt welding process
TLIW2028	Identify the principles of ballast cleaning operations
TLIW2029	Identify the principles of ballast regulator operations
TLIW2030	Identify the principles of dynamic track stabaliser operations
TLIW2031	Identify the principles of self-propelled rail grinder operations
TLIW2032	Identify the principles of tamping machine operations
TLIW2033	Identify the principles of mechanised track laying operations
TLIW3027	Operate minor track equipment
TLIW3043	Weld rail on tram/light rail systems using electric welding process

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