Certificate II in Tram or Light Rail Infrastructure

Rationale:

This is a general qualification for a person engaged in basic operations within the tram/light 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:

Tram Infrastructure Track Worker Level 1-3

Light Rail Track Worker.


Subjects

Requirements for completion of the qualification

A successful assessment outcome for a total of 16 units of competency comprising:

10 core units listed below

plus

6 elective units from the general elective units listed below. Alternatively, up to 3 units may be drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course, provided that the unit contributes 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.

Core Units

Field

Unit

B

Equipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic TLIB1028A

add topic TLIB2125A

add topic TLIB2092A

Maintain and use hand tools

Apply awareness of tram/light rail track fundamentals

Operate minor mechanical equipment

D

Load Handling

add topic TLID1001A

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

E

Communication and Calculation

add topic TLIE1003A

add topic MEM12023A

Participate in basic workplace communication

Perform engineering measurements

F

Safety Management

add topic TLIF1001A

add topic TLIF2010A

Follow occupational health and safety procedures

Apply fatigue management strategies

U

Environment

add topic TLIU2008A

Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure

W

Equipment and Systems Operations

add topic RIIOHS205A

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

General Elective Units

Field

Units of Competency

B

Equipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic TLIB1093A

add topic TLIB2001A

Clean equipment and restore worksite

Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment

C

Vehicle Operation

add topic TLIC2059A

Propel and operate light on-track equipment

F

Safety Management

add topic TLIF2080C

Safely access the rail corridor

G

Teamwork

add topic TLIG1001A

add topic TLIG2007A

Work effectively with others

Work in a socially diverse environment

K

Technology

add topic TLIK2010A

Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

S

Construction and Installation

add topic TLIS2027A

add topic TLIS2030A

add topic TLIS2031A

add topic TLIS2034A

add topic TLIS2044A

add topic RIICCM209A

add topic RIICCM205A

add topic RIICCM207A

Install and maintain surface track drainage

Carry out track ballasting

Install railway sleepers

Install and repair rail fastening systems

Carry out rail installation

Carry out concrete work

Carry out manual excavation

Spread and compact materials manually

W

Equipment and Systems Operations

add topic TLIW2001A

add topic TLIW3027A

add topic TLIW3035A

add topic RIIOHS302A

Operate under track protection rules

Operate minor track equipment

Heat & cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry

Implement traffic management plan


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary for TLI22213 Certificate II in Tram or Light 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 tram/light rail 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 tram/light rail infrastructure

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

Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace

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

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

Recognise hazards and risks in a range of tram/light 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 tram/light 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 tram/light rail activities, in response to any changes in the processes and equipment used in the construction and/or maintenance of tram/light rail infrastructure.

Technology

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

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

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