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Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving

TLI33221
Transport & logisticsCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
17Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Nov 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (TLI33221, 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
Yard Terminal DriverTerminal OperatorTerminal Train Driver
Industries
Rail Transport
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for TLI33221 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 17 units: 9 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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HLTAID011Provide First Aid
TLIB0007Respond and rectify rail traffic autonomous operations
TLIB0013Apply knowledge of rail operation fundamentals in yards or sidings
TLIB0014Carry out a train roll-by inspection
TLIB0017Conduct a general train examination
TLIB0128Conduct pre-movement checks on motive power units
TLIB0132Start up and shut down a single locomotive
TLIB2131Prepare train
TLIB3018Conduct full train examination
TLIB3019Test train braking system
TLIB3021Conduct train roll-by inspection
TLIB3113Diagnose and rectify minor faults on motive power units and rolling stock
TLIB3118Apply awareness of railway fundamentals
TLIB3123Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals
TLIB4081Provision a motive power unit
TLIB4082Set up motive power units in multi-coupled consist
TLIC0005Close down rail traffic from autonomous operations
TLIC0006Set up rail traffic for autonomous operation
TLIC0079Operate a motive power unit within defined limits
TLIC3017Shunt rolling stock
TLIC3027Stable a motive power unit
TLIC3048Shunt, couple and uncouple electric passenger trains
TLIC3082Operate a locomotive by portable remote control
TLIC4074Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles
TLIE0002Process workplace documentation
TLIE0008Calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions
TLIE0009Carry out basic workplace calculations
TLIE2007Use communications 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
TLIF2010Apply fatigue management strategies
TLIF2018Operate firefighting equipment
TLIF3058Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions
TLIF3085Apply local incident response procedures
TLIF3091Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements
TLIK2010Use infotechnology devices in the workplace
TLIL2048Prepare for train departure
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 TLI33221 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

3 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.

Australian Testing Services Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2005→
Centre For Excellence in Rail TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 2004→
Training Ahead AusBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→

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