Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling

Rationale:

This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the installation and maintenance of mechanical rail signalling equipment.

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.


Subjects

Requirements for completion of the qualification:

A successful assessment outcome for a total of 18 units of competency comprising:

12 core units listed below

plus

6 elective units which should be taken from the elective units listed below or may include up to 3 units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from any currently endorsed national 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.

Core units:

Field

Unit

BEquipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic TLIB3046A Service and clean mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

add topic TLIB3047A Repair and adjust mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

add topic TLIB3048A Carry out off-site repair, overhaul and assembly of mechanical signalling equipment

add topic TLIB3103A Install and maintain mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices

add topic TLIB3120A Test mechanical signalling equipment and isolate faults

ECommunication and Calculation

add topic TLIE2008A Process workplace documentation

FSafety Management

add topic TLIF3003A Implement and monitor occupational health and safety procedures

add topic TLIF2010A Apply fatigue management strategies

JQuality

add topic TLIJ3002A Apply quality systems

KTechnology

add topic TLIK2010A Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

SConstruction and Installation

add topic TLIS3005A Install mechanical infrastructure for signalling

add topic TLIS4007A Decommission mechanical signalling infrastructure equipment and interlocking equipment from service

Elective units:

Field

Unit

ALoad Handling

add topic TLIA3039A Receive and store stock

BEquipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic TLIB3058A Maintain aerial signal/telecommunication lines and cables

add topic TLIB1093A Clean equipment and restore worksite

ECommunication and Calculation

add topic TLIE2007A Use communication systems

FSafety Management

add topic TLIF2006A Apply accident/emergency procedures

add topic TLIF3013A Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies

add topic TLIF3058A Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

add topic TLIF3063A Administer the implementation of fatigue management strategies

add topic RIIOHS204A Work safely at heights

add topic UETTDRRF02A Perform pole top rescue

add topic RIIOHS202A Enter and work in confined spaces

GTeamwork

add topic TLIG1001A Work effectively with others

add topic TLIG3002A Lead a work team or group

ICustomer Service

add topic TLII1002A Apply customer service skills

MTraining and Assessment

add topic TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction

add topic TAEASS401A Plan assessment activities and processes

add topic TAEASS402A Assess competence

SConstruction and Installation

add topic TLIS2004A Install and maintain rail bonding systems

add topic TLIS2013A Install minor structures

add topic TLIS3023A Erect and mount structures and housings for signalling equipment

UEnvironment

add topic NWP227B Control vegetation on a site

WEquipment and Systems Operations

add topic TLIW3005A Perform direct burial of cables

add topic RIIOHS205A Control traffic with a stop-slow bat

add topic RIIHAN301A Operate elevating work platform

add topic CPCCSF2003A Cut&bend materials using oxy/LPG equipment


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

Entry requirements:

The entry requirements for this qualification are the 8units of competency listed below or equivalent vocational competency gained by working within the rail infrastructure environment.

Entry requirement units:

Field

Unit

BEquipment Checking and Maintenance

TLIB1028A Maintain and use hand tools

DLoad Handling

TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

ECommunication and Calculation

TLIE2001A Present routine information

TLIE1003A Participate in basic workplace communication

FSafety Management

TLIF1001A Follow occupational health and safety procedures

TLIF2062A Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations

CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry

UEnvironment

TLIU2008A Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary for

TLI31910 Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling

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 when working on mechanical rail signalling

Read and interpret relevant regulations, instructions, signs and labels applicable to working on mechanical rail signalling

Speak clearly and directly on matters related to rail operations and, in particular, working on mechanical rail signalling

Listen to and interpret verbal information related to working on mechanical rail signalling

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 working on mechanical rail signalling

Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour

Use relevant communication equipment.

Teamwork

Collaborate with others in the course of working on mechanical rail signalling

Provide leadership to other personnel in the workplace

Motivate others in the workplace

Assist others in the workplace to achieve and maintain competence

Assist in the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise during work operations

Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace

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 working on mechanical rail signalling

Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of working on mechanical rail signalling and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility

Identify and control hazards and risks in a range of situations related to working on mechanical rail signalling and take appropriate precautions

Use mathematics to solve various calculations related to working on mechanical rail signalling.

Initiative and enterprise

Modify activities dependent on differing 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 working on mechanical rail signalling

Manage time and priorities in the course of working on mechanical rail signalling.

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 train driving

Update own knowledge and skills required for working on mechanical rail signalling.

Technology

Use equipment and materials required when working on mechanical rail signalling

Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used when working on mechanical rail signalling

Follow and apply OH&S procedures when using rail equipment and facilities.