Certificate III in Track Protection (TLI32721)

Description

This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the rail infrastructure
environment who performs tasks involving track protection in a 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. The entry requirement for
this qualification is TLI21921 Certificate II in Track Protection or relevant
industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure environment
providing track protection services.

Job roles and titles vary across sectors. A possible job title relevant to this
qualification includes:

• Track protection officer

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this course at the time of publication. 

Units of competency

Core Units:

This course contains 6 core units of competency that all participants need to undertake, they are:

• TLIE2029 Conduct workplace information briefings
• TLIF0008 Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment
• TLIF0023 Conduct track protection assessment
• TLIF3003 Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures
• TLIJ0003 Apply quality systems
• TLIL0010 Implement a track occupancy authority

Following the core units, participants must complete 3 specialist electives:

• TLIL3083 Implement a track work authority and manage rail traffic through
  worksites
• TLIL3084 Implement a local possession authority
• TLIW3026 Operate stand-alone signalling/point control equipment

To complete the qualification, participants must then complete 2 general electives from the below list:

• TLIC0016 Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs
• TLIC0084 Access rail track to travel track vehicles under manual block working conditions
• TLIF3058 Apply safe working rules and regulations to rail functions
• TLIW2037 Clip and secure points

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this course at
the time of publication.

Cost

Cost depends on chosen elective units and Rail Transport Operator. Please contact Go-Train to discuss.

Duration

This course will take approximately 215 – 250 hours to complete including on the job experience.

Entry Requirements:

This course may not be suitable for everyone. Participants must:

• be at least 18 years old on enrolment,
• undergo a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to identify current LLN skills level,
• ideally, already hold the following certifications prior to enrolling:
  • TLI21921 Cert II in Track Protection, an equivalent qualification or work experience
  • Category One Medical
• be seeking or already have suitable employment to facilitate completion of the work experience component,
• have an experienced and qualified workplace supervisor who can mentor the participant through the work experience and Logbook requirements.

Work Placement Requirements:

This course requires participants to:

• receive workplace-based training in the job role from an experienced and qualified workplace mentor, while working in the rail corridor.
• have the mentor record the participant’s progress in an On-Job Logbook.

For further details about the course, click the Course Information tab above.

To enrol in this qualification, call us on 1300 698 158 to discuss your eligibility and preferred training plan.