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Certificate III in Rail Operations

TLI32821
Transport & logisticsCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
12Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
4Training providers
Nov 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (TLI32821, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Rail Yard CoordinatorYard Terminal DriverTrain ControllerSignaller
Industries
Rail Transport
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for TLI32821 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 12 units: 6 core plus the rest chosen as electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBPEF201Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
BSBTEC101Operate digital devices
TLIB0007Respond and rectify rail traffic autonomous operations
TLIB0010Provide first-level rail rolling stock technical support remotely
TLIB0013Apply knowledge of rail operation fundamentals in yards or sidings
TLIB0024Use mobile electronic track warning system
TLIB2131Prepare train
TLIB3018Conduct full train examination
TLIB3021Conduct train roll-by inspection
TLIB3118Apply awareness of railway fundamentals
TLIB3129Conduct pre-movement checks on rolling stock
TLIC0005Close down rail traffic from autonomous operations
TLIC0006Set up rail traffic for autonomous operation
TLIC3017Shunt rolling stock
TLIE0002Process workplace documentation
TLIE3021Work and communicate effectively with others
TLIE3023Use electronic communication systems
TLIF0008Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment
TLIF0015Recognise the impact of human capabilities/limitations on human performance in a rail environment
TLIF0020Safely access the rail corridor
TLIF0023Conduct track protection assessment
TLIF0025Follow work health and safety procedures
TLIF2006Apply accident-emergency procedures
TLIF2010Apply fatigue management strategies
TLIF3058Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions
TLIF3085Apply local incident response procedures
TLIF3087Follow work health and safety, and environmental procedures in the rail industry
TLIF3091Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements
TLIG0002Lead a work team
TLIG0003Work effectively with others in a team
TLIG2007Work in a socially diverse environment
TLIJ2001Apply quality procedures
TLIL3071Control and coordinate local rail traffic movement
TLIL3072Operate signal panel or equipment
TLIL4038Organise marshalling and shunting operations
TLIU2012Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
TLIW2041Clip points and apply rail safety equipment
TLIW3026Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the TLI32821 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

4 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Accell Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
Railtrain Pty LtdBased in WA · Registered since 2010→
Training Ahead AusBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→
Yakka TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.