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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Endorsement
29 OCTOBER 2020
The Transport and Logistics Training Package (Release 7.0) has been endorsed for implementation.
The approved Transport and Logistics Training Package (Release 7.0) is now available on training.gov.au.
The revised Training Package addresses new technologies and skill requirements of Network Control, Passenger Train Guard & Network Fault Support operators.
The Certificate IV in Rail Network Control and the Certificate IV in Tram/Light Rail Control qualifications have been amalgamated into a single qualification for network controllers, enabling workforce mobility across rail and light rail sectors. The Certificate III Passenger Train Guard Qualification now caters for train guards operating on either diesel or electric trains.
New Skill Sets and two Units of Competency have been created to better equip remote first line responders to quickly remedy conventional network faults and system breakdowns, and to provide remote respondents the skills and knowledge to remedy unconventional network faults and system breakdowns related to rail vehicles.
The following materials were approved:
Qualifications
TLI30120 Certificate III in Passenger Train Guard
TLI30220 Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling
TLI40120 Certificate IV in Rail Network Control
New/Revised Units
New
TLIB0009 Provide first-level rail network wayside technical support remotely
TLIB0010 Provide first-level rail rolling stock technical support remotely
TLIC0007 Assist to stable a train
TLIF0018 Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating as a train guard
TLIL0002 Identify railway fundamentals
Revised
TLIB0008 Prepare passenger train as part of guard duties
TLIC0008 Assist with shunting, coupling and uncoupling electric passenger train
TLIC0009 Perform guard duties as part of passenger train operations
TLIF0017 Implement safeworking rules and regulations for network control activities
TLII0004 Provide assistance to customers
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
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.
Ron Horne
Industry Skills Manager - Rail & Transport and Logistics