TLI (Rail) Yard Coordination

Project scope

The Rail IRC proposed this review of the Certificate III in Rail Yard Coordination. The revision will update and align the qualification with new and emerging technologies including advances made in rail signalling and autonomous and remotely operated rail vehicles. It will also integrate the Certificate III in Rail Signalling (TLI32615) which is proposed for deletion from the national register upon completion of the review. This revision will also provide greater transferability of skills between various sectors of the Industry.

 

Rail transport operators have identified the need for faster transit of rail transport services through transit points. Increased rail movements place greater stress on the network and potentially leads to an increase in network congestion and system breakdowns, causing substantial delays or downtime of the rail network. Minimising delays on the rail network is critical to keep not only the affected rail movements on schedule, but also maintain reliability of transport services. Automation is now replacing the signalling job role, but not in all locations or networks. With the move away from wayside signalling to in-cab systems, the signalling job role has a limited future in Australian rail networks.

 

The Rail industry has identified that there is a requirement for the incorporation of autonomous rail traffic, automatic signalling and rolling stock fault identification Units of Competency. Rail yard, terminus, private siding or terminal supervisors are increasingly responsible for autonomous rail traffic set up, automatic signalling maintenance and rolling stock fault identification and there is an identified skills gap at present for these operators. Due to time sensitive services through their transport hubs, it is critical the operators have the appropriate skills and knowledge to achieve these industry expectations. The additional pressures of the in-land rail connection, new transport interchanges and supply chain technologies will require these sites to operate at a level that meets the freight demand. Merging the two qualifications and creating vocational streams identified by industry will enable skills transferability for workers across these sectors and remove a superfluous qualification from the National Register of VET. It will address new technologies being used that are not presently included, autonomous rail traffic, automatic signalling and rolling stock fault identification for operators and will provide the skills and knowledge required by rail yard and terminal supervisors in an ever-increasingly automated rail workplace.

 

View 2020 IRC Skills Forecast

 

Deliverables

The proposal is to:

  • Review and update – two qualifications
    • TLI32815 Certificate III in Rail Yard Coordination
    • TLI32615 Certificate III in Rail Signalling
  • Review eight units Units of Competency
  • Develop one new unit
  • Review two skill sets:
    • TLISS00125 Operate Signalling/Point Control Equipment Skill Set
    • TLISS00153 Rail Signal Panel Operation Skill Set

TLISS00153 Rail Signal Panel Operation Skill Set.

 

Timeline

The Case for Endorsement is expected to be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee by 30 June 2021.

 

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

 

TAC ESTABLISHED

 

The Rail Industry Reference Committee has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for this project.

 

Comprising six subject matter experts from Industry, Employer Associations, Union and RTOs, the TAC has been tasked with:

  • Providing specialist industry subject-matter knowledge regarding Rail Yard Coordination to the review and development of Units of Competency, qualifications and Skill Sets
  • Validating the technical content of the Training Package products
  • Identifying relevant qualitative and quantitative data sources to inform the development of draft materials
  • Reviewing feedback from stakeholders through public consultations
  • Assisting in identifying and engaging broader industry networks to participate in consultation and/or validation activities during the duration of the project
  • Offering advice and guidance to assist in informing the direction of the project throughout its duration.
  • Making recommendations on the developed Training Package materials to the relevant IRC, which has the final decision-making authority

 

The TAC held its first meeting on Wednesday, 28 October 2020.

 

9 SEPTEMBER 2020

INDUSTRY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED

 

Work on theses project has commenced and the Rail IRC is forming a TAC.  

 

Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to help review and develop the Certificate III in Rail Yard Coordination to update and align the qualification with new plus emerging technologiesincluding advances made in rail signalling and autonomous and remotely operated rail vehicles. It will also integrate the Certificate III in Rail Signalling (TLI32615).  

 

TAC nominations closed on Friday, 25 September 2020.

 

For more information about this project please contact the Industry Manager. 

Consultation

 

25 JANUARY 2020

DRAFT MATERIAL

 

On behalf of the Rail Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Rail Yard Coordination project has drafted materials for the Transport and Logistics Training Package and is requesting stakeholder feedback.

 

The TAC has amalgamated the Certificate III in Rail Yard Coordination and Rail Signalling qualifications into a new Certificate III in Rail Operations and updated associated Units of Competency and Skill Sets.

 

The Certificate III in Rail Signalling will be deleted from the national register upon completion of this project.

 

The TAC also reviewed and updated two Skill Sets and 10 Units of Competency to provide greater transferability of skills between various sectors of the Industry.

 

Feedback closed Friday, 26 February 2021.

Quality Assurance

 

7 JUNE 2021

FINAL CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT

 

The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to incorporate recent technology advancements and align with applicable regulatory requirements.

 

The review of the Certificate III in Rail Yard Coordination updated and aligned the qualification with new and emerging technologies including advances made in rail signalling and autonomous and remotely operated rail vehicles. It also integrated the Certificate III in Rail Signalling which was proposed for deletion from the national register. This revision provides for greater transferability of skills between various sectors of the rail industry by developing a new Skill Set. The renaming of the qualification to Certificate III in Rail Operations focuses the job role outcomes on broader operational tasks within traditional yard and signalling roles.

 

The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June 2021.

 

Validation

 

17 MARCH 2021

FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL

 

On behalf of the Rail Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee for the Rail Yard Coordination project has considered all stakeholder feedback and is now seeking validation of revised draft materials.

 

The TAC has amalgamated the Certificate III in Rail Yard Coordination and Rail Signalling qualifications into a new Certificate III in Rail Operations and updated associated Units of Competency and Skill Sets.

 

Two new draft Skill Sets were developed in Rail Operations and Rail Operations Fundamentals to create a pathway for new entrants to rail operations job roles.

 

The TAC also added the draft unit Use mobile electronic track warning system from the Track Protection rail project, into the general elective group.

 

The Certificate III in Rail Signalling will be deleted from the national register upon completion of this project.

 

The TAC also updated two Skill Sets and reviewed 10 Units of Competency to provide greater transferability of skills between various sectors of the Industry.

 

Feedback closed Tuesday, 6 April 2021.

 

Endorsement

23 NOVEMBER 2021

 

The Transport and Logistics Training Package Release 10.0 has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.

 

The Certificate III in Rail Yard Coordination and Rail Signalling qualifications have been amalgamated into a new Certificate III in Rail Operations and associated Units of Competency and Skill Sets have been updated. Two new Skill Sets in Rail Operations and Rail Operations Fundamentals were developed to create a pathway for new entrants to rail operations job roles.

 

The review of the Certificate III in Rail Yard Coordination updated and aligned the qualification with new and emerging technologies including advances made in rail signalling and autonomous and remotely operated rail vehicles. It also integrated the Certificate III in Rail Signalling which was proposed for deletion from the national register. This revision provides for greater transferability of skills between various sectors of the rail industry by developing a new Skill Set. The renaming of the qualification to Certificate III in Rail Operations focuses the job role outcomes on broader operational tasks within traditional yard and signalling roles.

 

To support the delivery of the Training Package, a Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) has been developed to assist assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises. The CVIG contains a comprehensive list of all products in the Training Package; mapping information which details the changes that have been made to the materials; regulation and licensing implications; and useful links to other information.

 

The endorsed Training Package materials are now available on training.gov.au.

 

Submission

 

1 JULY 2021

CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC

 

The Rail and Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committees Industry Reference Committees have submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting on 21 July 2021.

 

The review of the Certificate III in Rail Yard Coordination updated and aligned the qualification with new and emerging technologies including advances made in rail signalling and autonomous and remotely operated rail vehicles. It also integrated the Certificate III in Rail Signalling which was proposed for deletion from the national register. This revision provides for greater transferability of skills between various sectors of the rail industry by developing a new Skill Set. The renaming of the qualification to Certificate III in Rail Operations focuses the job role outcomes on broader operational tasks within traditional yard and signalling roles.

 

VIEW CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT AND ATTACHMENTS

 

If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:

One new and 40 revised qualifications; six new and ten revised Skill Sets; seven new and 88 revised Units of Competency.

 

Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.

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Ron Horne

Industry Skills Manager - Rail & Transport and Logistics

 

 

 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 03 9604 7232

Mobile: 0448 166 536