Certificate III in Rail Structures

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Rationale:

This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the rail infrastructure environment who performs tasks involving checking and repairing structures through a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts. It 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 groups listed below (job roles) include:

Steel/Concrete/Masonry Structures Maintenance

Senior structures maintainer

Timber Structures Maintenance

Senior structures maintainer


Subjects

Requirements for completion of the qualification:

A successful assessment outcome for a total of 11 units of competency comprising:

6 core units listed below

plus

all 3 Group A specialist elective units or all 2 Group B specialist elective units listed below

plus

the remaining elective units, which are to be chosen as follows:

2 units from the general elective units listed below if Group A is chosen, or

3 units from the general elective units listed below if Group B is chosen

up to 2 elective 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

ECommunication and Calculation

add topic TLIE2007A Use communication systems

add topic TLIE2029A Conduct workplace information briefings

FSafety Management

add topic TLIF3003A Implement and monitor occupational health and safety procedures

JQuality

add topic TLIJ3002A Apply quality systems

SConstruction and Installation

add topic TLIS2013C Install minor structures

add topic TLIS3029B Implement structures maintenance and installation of minor structures

Specialist elective units:

Select all units from one of the following specialist elective groups:

Group A: Steel/Concrete/Masonry Structures Maintenance

Group B: Timber Structures Maintenance

Group ASteel/Concrete/Masonry Structures Maintenance

Field

Unit

B Equipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic TLIB2082A Repair steel structures

add topic TLIB2083A Maintain bridge bearings

add topic TLIB2096A Repair concrete/masonry structures

Group BTimber Structures Maintenance

Field

Unit

B Equipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic TLIB2081A Repair timber structures

SConstruction and Installation

add topic TLIS2028A Install and replace transoms

General elective units:

Field

Unit

B Equipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic TLIB2092A Operate minor mechanical equipment

add topic TLIB2097A Install and maintain guard rails

ECommunication and Calculation

add topic TLIE2008A Process workplace documentation

FSafety Management

add topic TLIF2006A Apply accident-emergency procedures

add topic TLIF3058A Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

add topic TLIF3089A Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure

GTeamwork

add topic TLIG1001A Work effectively with others

ICustomer Service

add topic TLII1002A Apply customer service skills

SConstruction and Installation

add topic TLIS2012A Install and service rail lubrication equipment

add topic TLIS2027A Install and maintain surface track drainage

add topic TLIS2028A Install and replace transoms

add topic TLIS2033A Install and repair temporary track supports

add topic TLIS2034A Install and repair rail fastening systems

add topic TLIS2035A Install and repair fences and gates

add topic TLIS3037B Install and repair rail earthworks

UEnvironment

add topic TLIU4001A Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures

WEquipment and Systems Operations

add topic MEM24001B Perform basic penetrant testing

add topic MEM24003B Perform basic magnetic particle testing

add topic TLIW3034A Apply protective coating systems to structures

add topic TLIW3035A Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this qualification is TLI21311 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Structures) or relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure (structures) environment.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary for:

TLI32111 Certificate III in Rail Structures

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the Transport and Logistics Industry for this qualification. The 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 inspecting and/or maintaining 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 and 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 work group

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 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.

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 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

Implement 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

Learning

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

Participate in updating own knowledge and skills required for inspecting and/or maintaining rail structures

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