This is a general qualification for a person who drives a light rail train, tram or operates a monorail within a metropolitan or suburban transport environment. It involves a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which 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:
Tram Driver
Light Rail Driver
Monorail Operator
Subjects
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of 16 units of competency (depending on
the group selected) comprising:
8 core units listed below
plus
5 units from the selected group listed below
plus
3 elective units which should be taken from the elective units listed below or may include up to 6 units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Where the choice of a unit from another currently endorsed National Training Package or accredited course is made, this unit must contribute towards the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisites specified are complied with.
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Core units:
Field
Unit
ECommunication and Calculation
TLIE1003A Participate in basic workplace communication
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
Implement and monitor communication systems and procedures required for rail driving
Read and interpret relevant regulations, instructions, signs and labels applicable to rail driving
Speak clearly and directly on matters related to rail operations and rail driving
Listen to and interpret verbal information related to rail driving
Write documents as part of duties, including, where applicable, completion of relevant forms, timesheets, service logs and incident reports
Negotiate issues with others in the course of rail driving
Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour
Use relevant communication equipment.
Teamwork
Collaborate with others in the course of rail driving
Provide leadership to other personnel in the rail workplace
Motivate others in the rail workplace
Assist others in the workplace to achieve and maintain competence
Assist in the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise during rail operations
Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace
Work with persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion, etc.
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Problem solving
Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of rail driving
Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of rail driving and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility
Identify and control hazards and risks in a range of rail situations related to rail driving and take appropriate precautions
Use mathematics to solve various calculations related to rail driving.
Initiative and enterprise
Modify activities dependent on differing rail situations and contingencies
Take appropriate initiatives in a range of operational situations
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
Monitor systems and procedures for compliance with regulations and codes of practice
Implement the workplace security and safety management systems
Monitor and evaluate operational performance and compliance
Collect and interpret information needed in the course of rail driving
Manage time and priorities in the course of rail driving.
Self management
Interpret and apply regulations and instructions
Evaluate own work performance.
Learning
Contribute to learning and assessment activities in the workplace
Assist others to adapt to any changes in workplace systems, equipment, procedures and the workplace operating environment
Assist in the instruction, coaching or mentoring of others in the workplace
Contribute to the assessment of the competence of others in the workplace
Assist in the creation of a learning environment in the rail industry workplace
Adapt own competence in response to any changes in the processes and equipment used in rail driving
Update own knowledge and skills required for rail driving.
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Technology
Use equipment and materials required during rail driving
Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used during rail driving
Follow and apply OH&S procedures when using rail equipment and facilities.
