Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure

Please note RTO to insert unit group selected from the group choice below on the testamur

Rationale:

This is a qualification for a person engaged in the provision of infrastructure construction and/or maintenance activities on rail networks. The job entails the performance of a broad range of skilled applications, including high-level decision making process, evaluating and analysing current practices, developing new criteria and procedures for performing current practices, and providing leadership and guidance to others in the application of the skills and knowledge.

Job roles:

This qualification is suitable for a variety of job roles in the fields of:

Rail Track Working, Rail Track Surfacing or Rail Structures

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to the listed fields include:

Special ganger

Leading hand

Team leader

Work group leader

Supervisor

Possession officer

Track Protection

Possible job titles relevant to this field include:

Principal protection officer (PPO)


Subjects

Requirements for completion of the qualification:

A successful assessment outcome for a total of 13 units of competency comprising:

8 core units listed below

plus

3 specialist elective units in Group A or Group B below

plus

2 general elective units from the elective units listed below, or 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

F Safety Management

add topic TLIF4088A Implement and coordinate rail safety and OH&S risk-control strategies

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

GTeamwork

add topic TLIG4006A Facilitate work teams

JQuality

add topic TLIJ4009A Implement and monitor quality assurance systems

LResource Management

add topic BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace

add topic BSBPMG401A Apply project scope management techniques

add topic TLIL4005A Apply conflict/grievance resolution strategies

add topic TLIL4076A Coordinate resources

Specialist elective units:

Select 3 units from one of the following specialist elective groups:

Group A: Rail Track Working, Rail Track Surfacing or Rail Structures

Group B: Track Protection

Group ARail Track Working, Rail Track Surfacing or Rail Structures

Field

Unit

F Safety Management

add topic BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes

add topic TLIF2006A Apply accident-emergency procedures

LResource Management

add topic BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement

add topic TLIL4073A Apply asset management system

Group BTrack Protection

The selection must include add topic TLIL4068A Plan and coordinate track protection for multiple work groups

Field

Unit

F Safety Management

add topic BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes

add topic TLIF2006A Apply accident-emergency procedures

LResource Management

add topic BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement

add topic TLIL4069A Plan and coordinate protection for multiple worksites within the limits of a work on track authority

General elective units:

Field

Unit

BEquipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic TLIB4042A Conduct inspection of safeworking procedures and infrastructure

DLoad Handling

add topic TLID4030A Supervise mobile crane operations

E Communication and Calculation

add topic BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

GTeamwork

add topic BSBADM502B Manage meetings

add topic RIIBEF402A Supervise on-site operations

ICustomer Service

add topic TLII4001A Coordinate quality customer service

PAdministration and Finance

add topic TLIP4001A Develop plans to meet customer and organisation needs

RContract Procurement

add topic TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

add topic TLIR4008A Implement and supervise stocktaking procedures

add topic TLIR4009A Implement purchasing systems

UEnvironment

add topic TLIU3011A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this qualification is successful completion of one of the following:

TLI31811 Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing

TLI31911 Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling

TLI32111 Certificate III in Rail Structures

TLI32511 Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure

TLI32711 Certificate III in Track Protection

relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure environment.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary for

TLI42311 Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure

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

Establish and implement communication systems and procedures required for construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Listen to and interpret verbal information related to construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Read and interpret relevant regulations, instructions, signs and labels applicable to construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Speak clearly and directly on diverse and complex matters related to construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Write documents as part of duties, including completing relevant forms, maintenance schedules, and accident and incident reports

Negotiate complex issues with others in the course of construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour

Use relevant communication equipment

Teamwork

Provide leadership to rail operations personnel

Motivate others in the workplace

Collaborate with others in the course of construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Manage the resolution of interpersonal conflicts that may arise when involved in the construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Manage the avoidance and prevention of harassment of others in the workplace

Manage persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion, etc.

Problem solving

Identify and solve or report complex problems arising in the course of construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure, including hazards and risks, and take appropriate action to report or resolve them within limits of responsibility

Manage the control of hazards and risks in a range of complex and diverse situations that may arise during construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Use mathematics to solve problems, such as various calculations related to a wide range of rail activities

Initiative and enterprise

Modify activities dependent on differing situations and contingencies during construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Take appropriate initiative in a diverse range of operational situations

Manage the response to changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the work environment

Planning and organising

Implement and monitor operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures

Implement and monitor systems and procedures for maintaining compliance with regulations and codes of practice

Monitor the implementation of the rail security and safety management systems, where applicable

Monitor and evaluate operational performance and compliance during construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Collect and interpret information needed during construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Organise and plan own activities

Manage time and priorities in the course of construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Self management

Interpret and apply relevant regulations and instructions

Establish and follow own work plans and schedules

Evaluate and monitor own work performance

Learning

Organise learning and assessment activities for others in the workplace

Manage adaptation of others in the workplace to changes in rail systems, equipment and procedures and the workplace environment

Instruct, coach or mentor others in the workplace as required

Contribute to the assessment of competence of others in the workplace

Assist in creating a learning environment in the workplace

Adapt own competence in response to changes in rail operations

Update own knowledge and skills required for network control activities

Technology

Use complex equipment and systems required during construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Implement and monitor operational and maintenance procedures and systems for equipment used during construction and/or maintenance operations on rail infrastructure

Implement and monitor the application of OH&S procedures when using rail equipment and facilities