Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing - TLI31815

Centre for Excellence in Rail Training Pty Ltd

Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Pre-degree
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This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the installation and maintenance of mechanical rail track and the operation of track surfacing and other track equipment.It involves a broad range of skilled applications 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.Job rolesJob roles and titles vary across different sectors. A possible job title relevant to this qualification includes:Rail track surfacer.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Subjects

  • Conduct workplace information briefings
  • Check and repair track geometry
  • Identify the principles of self-propelled rail grinder operations
  • Process workplace documentation
  • Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure
  • Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions
  • Apply accident-emergency procedures
  • Use communications systems
  • Identify the principles of ballast regulator operations
  • Implement ballast unloading
  • Identify the principles of tamping machine operations
  • Measure and mark track for resurfacing
  • Work effectively with others
  • Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures
  • Operate minor mechanical equipment
  • Install and repair rail fastening systems
  • Operate road/rail vehicle
  • Use infotechnology devices in the workplace
  • Implement track maintenance and construction
  • Apply quality systems
  • Identify the principles of mechanised track laying operations
  • Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures
  • Identify the principles of ballast cleaning operations
  • Lead a work team or group
  • Identify the principles of dynamic track stabaliser operations

Standard entry requirements

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

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