TLI (Rail) Passenger Train Guard
Project scope
The Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has proposed a project to review the Certificate III Electric Passenger Train Guard Qualification and to develop a stream that caters for the diesel mode of power train guards or on-board Customer Service roles. The review will also incorporate relevant technologies that have been incorporated into these job roles.
Increasing public demand for rail transport and the various types of rail powered passenger options has led to industry requesting the addition of a stream for diesel powered passenger train guards to be added to the existing qualification. New technologies in use by rail operators will also be included into the Units of Competency where applicable. The differing skills required between the electric and diesel modes of power will be addressed in the qualification review.
The Rail IRC will have oversight of this project, which will be facilitated by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) in consultation with industry stakeholders. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed for this project.
Deliverables
- Development of up to 10 new Units of Competency
- Review 9 existing Units of Competency
- Update imported Units of Competency where applicable
Timeline
The Case for Endorsement is expected to be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee by 30 June 2020.
How to get involved
A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed to provide expertise for this work. If you have any questions about this project or are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC for this project, please contact the Industry Manager.
Stakeholder feedback on draft training materials will be sought as part of the development phase of work.
Technical advisory committee
28 JUNE 2019
INDUSTRY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED
Work on this project has commenced and the Rail IRC is forming a TAC.
Your rail industry expertise is needed to assist in the review of the Certificate III Electric Passenger Train Guard Qualification and to develop a stream that caters for the diesel mode of power train guards. The review will incorporate new technologies and on-board Customer Service skills.
TAC nominations closed on Friday, 12 July 2019.
For more information about this project please contact the Industry Manager.
Summary of development
Draft units, skill sets and/or qualifications are developed in consultation with Subject Matter Experts and industry stakeholders.
Initial drafting of Training Package material (Units of Competency, Skill Sets and/or qualifications) is being undertaken by a Technical Advisory Committee established by the IRC. Comprising people with diverse expertise and experience in Rail Passenger Train Guard, it has ensured that the draft Units are informed by the needs of industry.
Consultation
16 DECEMBER 2019
DRAFT MATERIALS
The TAC has finalised draft materials for this project and would like your feedback.
Feedback on the draft materials closed on Friday, 31 January 2020 for consideration by the TAC.
Consultation
11 FEBRUARY 2020
DRAFT MATERIAL
The TAC has finalised draft materials for this project and would like your feedback.
Feedback on draft materials closed on Friday, 13 March 2020 for consideration by the TAC.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Summary of feedback
- Please include prestart checks for autonomous rail and rail
- Align the qualification with rail customer service
- Include a new skill set for heritage fleet
Quality assurance
25 MAY 2020
FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June 2020.
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.
Submission
2 JULY 2020
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The draft Training Package materials have been submitted to the AISC.
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.
Approval
18 AUGUST 2020
The AISC has approved the Transport and Logistics (Rail) Training Package (Release 7.0) for referral to the Skills Ministers for endorsement at the 12 August 2020 meeting. This release included the following Rail projects:
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- TLI Rail Passenger Train Guard
- TLI Rail Network Fault Support
- TLI Rail Train and Network Control
Ron Horne
Industry Manager - Transport and Logistics, Rail, Maritime and Water