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 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. A possible job title relevant to this qualification includes:

Mechanical rail signaller.


Subjects

Requirements for completion of the qualification

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

11 core units listed below

plus

7 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 TLIB3046A

add topic TLIB3047A

add topic TLIB3048A

add topic TLIB3053A

add topic TLIB3120A

Service and clean mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

Repair and adjust mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure

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

Maintain mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices

Test mechanical signalling equipment and isolate faults

E

Communication and Calculation

add topic RIICCM201A

add topic RIICCM203A

add topic TLIE2008A

Carry out measurements and calculations

Read and interpret plans and specifications

Process workplace documentation

F

Safety Management

add topic TLIF2062A

Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations

K

Technology

add topic TLIK2010A

Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

S

Construction and Installation

add topic TLIS3005A

Install mechanical infrastructure for signalling

General Elective Units

Field

Unit

A

Handling Cargo/Stock

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Receive and store stock

B

Equipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic TLIB1093A

Clean equipment and restore worksite

E

Communication and Calculation

add topic TLIE2007A

add topic TLIE2029A

Use communication systems

Conduct workplace information briefings

F

Safety Management

add topic TLIF2006A

add topic TLIF3013A

add topic TLIF3058A

add topic RIIOHS202A

add topic RIIOHS204A

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Apply accident-emergency procedures

Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies

Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

Enter and work in confined spaces

Work safely at heights

Perform pole top rescue

G

Teamwork

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add topic TLIG3002A

Work effectively with others

Lead a work team or group

I

Customer Service

add topic TLII1002A

Apply customer service skills

M

Training and Assessment

add topic TAEASS401B

add topic TAEASS402B

add topic TAEDEL301A

Plan assessment activities and processes

Assess competence

Provide work skill instruction

S

Construction and Installation

add topic TLIS2004A

add topic TLIS3023A

Install and maintain rail bonding systems

Erect and mount structures and housings for signalling equipment

U

Environment

add topic NWP227B

Control vegetation on a site

W

Equipment and Systems Operations

add topic RIIHAN301B

add topic RIIOHS205A

add topic TLIW3035A

Operate elevating work platform

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

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


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this qualification are the 8 core units of competency from TLI21311 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure listed below or relevant industry experience gained by working within the rail infrastructure environment.

Entry requirement units:

Field

Unit

B

Equipment Checking and Maintenance

TLIB1028A

Maintain and use hand tools

D

Load Handling

TLID1001A

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

E

Communication and Calculation

TLIE1003A

Participate in basic workplace communication

F

Safety Management

TLIF1001A

TLIF2010A

TLIF2080B

Follow occupational health and safety procedures

Apply fatigue management strategies

Safely access the rail corridor

U

Environment

TLIU2008A

Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure

W

Equipment and Systems Operations

TLIW2001A

Operate under track protection rules


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary for TLI31913 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, in particular when 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 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 them 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 initiative in a range of operational situations

Respond appropriately to changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the work 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 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 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 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 changes in the processes and equipment used when working on mechanical rail signalling

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