Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure - TLI32515

Centre for Excellence in Rail Training Pty Ltd

Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS:

This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the rail infrastructure environment who performs tasks involving 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 rolesJob roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:Rail Infrastructure \u2013 Track MaintenanceSenior track maintainerGangerRail Infrastructure \u2013 Track ConstructionSenior track installerGangerRail Infrastructure \u2013 Turnout ConstructionSpecialist track installerGangerRail Infrastructure \u2013 Track WeldingTrack welderRail Infrastructure \u2013 Track ExaminationTrack examinerRail Infrastructure \u2013 Rail TestingRail testerRail Infrastructure \u2013 Timber/Composite Turnout ConstructionTurnout builderPoints and crossings builderRail Infrastructure \u2013 Concrete/Steel Turnout ConstructionTurnout builderPoints and crossings builderRail Infrastructure \u2013 Track Drainage MaintenanceTrack drainage maintainer.Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected from the group choice below.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Structure

  • 11 Units: 5 Core
  • 6 Units

Subjects

  • Conduct workplace information briefings
  • Check and repair track geometry
  • Fell small trees
  • Process workplace documentation
  • Check and repair points and crossings
  • Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure
  • Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions
  • Weld rail using flashbutt welding process
  • Apply accident-emergency procedures
  • Use communications systems
  • Apply site risk management system
  • Construct timber or composite points and crossings
  • Examine track infrastructure
  • Implement ballast unloading
  • Operate minor track equipment
  • Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on-track equipment
  • Operate and maintain chainsaws
  • Install and repair temporary track supports
  • Visually inspect track infrastructure
  • Work effectively with others
  • Inspect poles and associated hardware
  • Grind switches and crossings
  • Install turnouts
  • Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures
  • Control vegetation on a site
  • Operate road/rail vehicle
  • Install and service rail lubrication equipment
  • Install and repair fences and gates
  • Weld rail using aluminothermic welding process
  • Measure and record track geometry
  • Install and repair rail earthworks
  • Implement track maintenance and construction
  • Grind rails
  • Apply customer service skills
  • Install and maintain surface track drainage
  • Install and maintain pole mounted switches and transformers
  • Apply quality systems
  • Adjust rail
  • Read and interpret plans and job specifications
  • Install and maintain guard rails
  • Test rail using ultrasonic equipment
  • Test rail using nondestructive testing equipment
  • Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry
  • Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures
  • Construct concrete or steel points and crossings
  • Lead a work team or group
  • Carry out measurements and calculations

Standard entry requirements

The entry requirement for this qualification is TLI21315 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Track Work) or relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure environment.

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