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Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure
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TLI47121
You have the experience leading rail infrastructure teams and managing the safety of our networks. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest to be notified as soon as we can guide your expertise toward formal recognition.
About This Qualification
This is a qualification for a person engaged in providing infrastructure construction and/or maintenance activities on rail networks. This qualification requires a broad range of skilled applications within the rail infrastructure environment. It also requires the skills and knowledge to evaluate and analyse current practices, to develop new criteria and procedures, and to provide some leadership and guidance to others in their work. Job roles This qualification is suitable for a variety of job roles in the fields of: rail structuresrail track surfacingrail track workingtrack protection. Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to the listed fields include: gangerleading handpossession officerprincipal protection officer (PPO)supervisorteam leadertrack protection officerwork group leader. 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
TLI47121
Training Package
TLI — Transport and Logistics Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
13 (8 core + 5 elective)
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is one of the following: Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling, orCertificate III in Rail Structures, orCertificate III in Rail Infrastructure, orCertificate III in Track Protection, orrelevant 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 |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor (Track) | Planning rosters and overseeing the upgrading and maintenance of critical rail network assets. |
| Track Supervisor (Rail) | Managing front-line infrastructure teams, coordinating repair activities, and providing detailed way reports. |
| Principal Protection Officer | Leading track protection strategies and ensuring the safety of work groups within the rail corridor. |
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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:
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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 and previous resumes
- ✓Detailed position descriptions
- ✓Performance review records
Infrastructure & Maintenance
- ✓Track inspection reports
- ✓Maintenance logs and schedules
- ✓Infrastructure surfacing records
Safety & Protection
- ✓Track protection plans
- ✓WHS risk-control strategies
- ✓Fatigue management records
Leadership & Coordination
- ✓Resource coordination plans
- ✓Work group meeting minutes
- ✓Staff rosters and team logs
Quality Assurance
- ✓Quality audit reports
- ✓Project scope management documents
- ✓Grievance and conflict resolution records
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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