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Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure
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TLI37122
You have the experience in maintaining and constructing the nation's rail networks. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a recognition pathway for your expertise in track surfacing, welding, and infrastructure examination. Register your interest to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the rail infrastructure environment who performs tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts. It may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures. It may also include responsibility for coordinating the work of others. Job roles Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: Rail Infrastructure – Track Maintenance and Construction senior track maintainerganger Rail Infrastructure – Turnout Installation specialist track installerganger Rail Infrastructure – Track Welding track welder Rail Infrastructure – Track Examination track examiner Rail Infrastructure – Rail Testing rail tester Rail Infrastructure –Turnout Construction turnout builderpoints and crossings builder Rail Infrastructure – Rail Track Surfacing rail track surfacer Rail Infrastructure – Track Drainage Maintenance track drainage maintainer Rail Infrastructure – Tram or Light Rail tram infrastructure track worker level 4light rail track worker. Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected from the group choice below. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
TLI37122
Training Package
TLI — Transport and Logistics Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
11 (4 core + 7 elective)
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure, or relevant industry experience gained by working in the rail infrastructure environment.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Railway Ganger | Leading work teams to lay new railway tracks and oversee the repair and maintenance of rail surrounds. |
| Rail Track Surfacer | Operating track surfacing equipment and checking track geometry to ensure mechanical rail integrity. |
| Track Examiner | Conducting detailed inspections of rail infrastructure to identify defects and ensure operational safety standards. |
| Track Welder | Specialising in cutting, joining, and finishing metal to maintain rail structures and points. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing track maintenance experience
- ✓Detailed position descriptions for ganger or examiner roles
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service from rail operators
Technical Expertise
- ✓Track surfacing and geometry measurement logs
- ✓Photos or videos of turnout installation and construction
- ✓Welding certificates or records of rail metal repairs
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and risk assessments
- ✓Records of workplace information briefings conducted
- ✓Work health and safety procedure monitoring reports
Quality & Communication
- ✓Quality system application logs and audit documents
- ✓Communication logs using rail-specific radio systems
- ✓Daily site diaries and infrastructure inspection reports
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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