Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure

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 engaged in basic operations within the rail infrastructure environment undertaking a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

Job roles:

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Rail infrastructure - Track Work:

Track worker

Track installer

Track maintainer

Rail infrastructure - Structures:

Structures maintainer

Rail infrastructure - Track Surfacing:

Plant operator

Mobile plant operator

Way gang driver


Subjects

Requirements for completion of the qualification:

A successful assessment outcome for a total of 16 units of competency (depending on the group) comprising:

the 8coreunits listed below

plus

all units from one specialist elective group (A, B or C) listed below

plus

2 elective units from the general elective units listed below if selecting Group A or C or 3 if selecting Group B; all of which may be 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 prerequisite units specified in the unit are complied with.

Core units:

Field

Unit

BEquipmentChecking and Maintenance

add topic TLIB1028A Maintain and use hand tools

DLoad Handling

add topic TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

ECommunicationand Calculation

add topic TLIE1003A Participate in basic workplace communication

FSafetyManagement

add topic TLIF1001A Follow occupational health and safety procedures

add topic TLIF2010A Apply fatigue management strategies

add topic TLIF2080C Safely access the rail corridor

UEnvironment

add topic TLIU2008A Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure

WEquipment and Systems Operations

add topic TLIW2001A Operate under track protection rules

Specialist elective units::

Select all units from one of the following specialist elective groups:

Group A: Track Work

Group B: Structures

Group C: Track Surfacing

Group ATrack Work

Field

Unit

BEquipmentChecking andMaintenance

add topic TLIB2085A Apply track fundamentals

add topic TLIB2092A Operate minor mechanical equipment

SConstruction and Installation

add topic TLIS2030A Carry out track ballasting

add topic TLIS2031A Install railway sleepers

add topic TLIS2034A Install and repair rail fastening systems

add topic TLIS2044A Carry out rail installation

Group BStructures

Field

Unit

BEquipmentChecking andMaintenance

add topic TLIB2084A Carry out routine maintenance of structures

add topic TLIB2086A Apply awareness of structures fundamentals

add topic TLIB2092A Operate minor mechanical equipment

ECommunicationand Calculation

add topic RIICCM201A Carry out measurements and calculations

add topic RIICCM203A Read and interpret plans and specifications

Group CTrack Surfacing

Field

Unit

BEquipmentChecking andMaintenance

add topic TLIB1093A Clean equipment and restore worksite

add topic TLIB2001A Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment

add topic TLIB2085A Apply track fundamentals

add topic TLIB2091A Measure and record track geometry

CVehicle Operation

add topic TLIC2058A Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on-track equipment

OR

add topic TLIC2059A Propel and operate light on-track equipment

SConstruction and Installation

add topic TLIS2030A Carry out track ballasting

General elective units:

Field

Unit

BEquipmentChecking andMaintenance

add topic TLIB1093A Clean equipment and restore worksite

add topic TLIB2121B Maintain rail joints

add topic TLIB2034A Maintain poles and associated hardware

add topic TLIB2091A Measure and record track geometry

add topic TLIB2097A Install and maintain guard rails

CVehicle Operation

add topic RIIMPO317A Conduct roller operations

add topic RIIMPO318B Conduct skid steer loader operations

add topic RIIMPO319A Conduct backhoe/loader operations

add topic RIIMPO320B Conduct civil construction excavator operations

add topic RIIMPO321B Conduct civil construction wheel loader operations

add topic RIIMPO322A Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations

add topic RIIMPO326A Conduct civil construction water cart operations

add topic TLIC3045A Operate road/rail vehicle

FSafetyManagement

add topic RIIOHS302A Implement traffic management plan

add topic RIIOHS204A Work safely at heights

add topic RIIOHS205A Control traffic with a stop-slow bat

add topic TLIF2062A Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations

GTeamwork

add topic TLIG1001A Work effectively with others

KTechnology

add topic TLIK2010A Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

SConstruction and Installation

add topic CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools

add topic CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

add topic RIICCM205A Carry out manual excavation

add topic RIICCM207A Spread and compact materials manually

add topic RIICCM208A Carry out basic levelling

add topic RIICCM209A Carry out concrete work

add topic RIIHAN301B Operate elevating work platform

add topic TLIS2004A Install and maintain rail bonding systems

add topic TLIS2020A Install overhead wiring structure

add topic TLIS2027A Install and maintain surface track drainage

add topic TLIS2033A Install and repair temporary track supports

add topic TLIS2034A Install and repair rail fastening systems

add topic TLIS2035A Install and repair fences and gates

WEquipment andSystems Operations

add topic TLIW3035A Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry

add topic TLIW2028A Identify the principles of ballast cleaning operations

add topic TLIW2029A Identify the principles of ballast regulator operations

add topic TLIW2030A Identify the principles of dynamic track stabiliser operations

add topic TLIW2031A Identify the principles of self-propelled rail grinder operations

add topic TLIW2032A Identify the principles of tamping machine operations

add topic TLIW2033A Identify the principles of mechanised track laying operations

add topic TLIW2038A Place and remove temporary speed restriction equipment


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

Not Applicable


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary for

TLI21310C ertificate II in Rail Infrastructure

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the Transport and Logistics Industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Use communication systems and procedures used in construction and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure

Read and follow relevant, instructions, manuals, notices and signs applicable to their role within the construction and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure

Speak clearly and directly on matters related to their role within the construction and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure

Complete documents as part of duties, including completion of relevant forms

Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour

Use relevant communication equipment.

Teamwork

Participate in the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise during construction and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure

Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace

Collaborate with others in the course of construction and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure

Work with persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion, etc.

Problem solving

Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of construction and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure

Recognise problems that may occur in the course of construction and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility

Recognise hazards and risks in a range of rail situations and take appropriate precautions.

Initiative and enterprise

Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the working environment.

Planning and organising

Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures

Comply with applicable rail and safety regulations and codes of practice

Follow and apply workplace security and safety management systems and safeworking requirements

Collect and interpret information needed in the course of the construction and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure within limits of responsibility

Manage time in the course of construction and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure.

Self management

Interpret and apply applicable instructions and procedures

Follow work plans and schedules

Check own work performance.

Learning

Participate in updating of own knowledge and skills required for rail activities, in response to any changes in the processes and equipment used in the construction and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure.

Technology

Operate equipment and tools required during the construction and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure

Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used during the construction and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure

Follow and apply the applicable safeworking requirements and OH&S procedures when using rail equipment and facilities.