Certificate III in Electric Passenger Train Guard

Rationale:

This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the duties of an electric passenger train guard within a metropolitan train system.

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 20 units of competency comprising:

13 core units listed below

plus

7 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 TLIB3112A Prepare electric passenger train as part of guard duties

add topic TLIB2104A Identify, diagnose and rectify faults on electric passenger trains

add topic TLIB2111A Assist with testing train braking system on electric passenger train

CVehicle Operation

add topic TLIC3052A Assist with shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger trains

add topic TLIC3057A Perform guard duties as part of electric passenger train operations

ECommunication and Calculation

add topic TLIE2008A Process workplace documentation

add topic TLIE3021A Work and communicate effectively with others

FSafety Management

add topic TLIF1001A Follow occupational health and safety procedures

add topic TLIF2010A Apply fatigue management strategies

add topic TLIF2006A Apply accident-emergency procedures

add topic TLIF3058A Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

ICustomer Service

add topic TLII3020A Provide assistance to customers with and without special needs

KTechnology

add topic TLIK2010A Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

Elective units:

Field

Unit

BEquipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic TLIB1028A Maintain and use hand tools

DLoad Handling

add topic TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

FSafety Management

add topic TLIF2018A Operate firefighting equipment

add topic TLIF2019A Ensure a safe on-board passenger and working environment

add topic HLTFA311A Apply first aid

GTeamwork

add topic TLIG2007A Work in a socially diverse environment

KTechnology

add topic TLIK2003A Apply keyboard skills

LResource Management

add topic BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development

add topic SITXCOM003A Deal with conflict situations

OSecurity

add topic TLIO3012A Manage disruptive and/or unlawful behaviour

UEnvironment

add topic TLIU1009A Monitor plant and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner

add topic TLIU2012A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

Entry requirements:

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary for

TLI32310 Certificate III in Electric Passenger Train Guard

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 performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains

Read and interpret relevant regulations, instructions, signs and labels applicable to performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains

Speak clearly and directly on matters related to rail operations and, in particular, when performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains

Listen to and interpret verbal information related to performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains

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 performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains

Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour

Use relevant communication equipment.

Teamwork

Collaborate with others in the course of performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains

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 performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains

Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains 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 performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains and take appropriate precautions

Use mathematics to solve various calculations related to performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains.

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 performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains

Manage time and priorities in the course of performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains.

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 performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains

Update own knowledge and skills required for performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains.

Technology

Use equipment and materials required when performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains

Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used when performing the duties of a guard on electric passenger trains

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