This is a general qualification for persons engaged in the rail infrastructure environment who perform tasks involving checking and repairing structures through a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts. Activities 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 the listed groups (job role) include:
Steel/Concrete/Masonry Structures Maintenance
This includes, but is not limited to the following job role:
Senior Structures Maintainer
Timber Structures Maintenance
This includes, but is not limited to the following job role:
Senior Structures Maintainer
Subjects
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of 13 to 15 units of competency comprising:
7core units as listed below
plus
all units within one of the selected industry groups as listed below
plus
4 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.
The entry requirements for this qualification are TLI21310 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Structures) or equivalent vocational competency gained by working within the rail infrastructure structures environment.
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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 inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures
Read and interpret relevant procedures, instructions, signs and labels applicable to the supervision of inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures
Speak clearly and directly on matters related to inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures
Listen to and interpret verbal information related to inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures
Write/complete basic documents as part of duties
Negotiate issues with others in the course of inspection and maintenance operations on rail structures
Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour
Use relevant communication equipment.
Teamwork
Work effectively with others in the course of inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures
Provide leadership to team or workgroup
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 inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures
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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Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Problem solving
Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures
Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures 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 infrastructure situations and take appropriate precautions
Use mathematics to solve various calculations related to inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures.
Initiative and enterprise
Modify activities dependent on differing rail infrastructure situations and contingencies
Take appropriate initiatives in a range of operational situations such as those above
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
Implement the workplace security and safety management systems
Monitor and evaluate operational performance and compliance
Collect and interpret information needed in the course of inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures
Organise and plan work activities
Manage time and priorities in the course of inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures.
Self management
Interpret and apply procedures and instructions
Establish and follow own work plans and schedules
Evaluate own work performance.
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Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Learning
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
Participate in the updating of own knowledge and skills required for rail structures inspection and/or maintenance activities.
Technology
Use equipment and materials required during inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures
Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used during inspection and/or maintenance operations on rail structures
Follow and apply OH&S procedures when using and servicing rail equipment and facilities.
