TLI27121 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure Course
Course Description
The TLI27121 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure is a general qualification for a person engaged in basic operations within the rail infrastructure environment undertaking a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Rail Infrastructure – Track Work
Rail Infrastructure – Structures
Rail Infrastructure – Track Surfacing
Rail Infrastructure – Tram or Light Rail
Selection Criteria
- Reading and writing - a learner will be able to read, comprehend and write a range of texts within a variety of contexts.
- Oral communication - a learner will be able to use and respond to spoken language including some unfamiliar material within a variety of contexts.
- Numeracy and mathematics - a learner will be able to recognise and use a variety of conventions and symbolism of formal mathematics.
- Must be over the age of 18, 16+ needs parental consent.
- Due to the physical requirements of this unit the student must be physically fit
Learning Pathways
Duration
Part-time: 6 to 12 months
Location
Block 4/460-492 Beaudesert Road Salisbury Qld.
SAS locations: Brisbane, Cairns, Central Queensland, Darling Downs – Maranoa, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan- Beaudesert, Mackay, Whitsunday, Moreton Bay North, Moreton Bay South, Outback, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville and Wide Bay.
Or a workplace/or negotiated training location.
Contact administration for this information.
Units of Competency
There are 16 units of competency in this qualification:
TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools
TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
TLIE1003 Participate in basic workplace communication
TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedures
TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
TLIU2008 Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure
Electivesare negotiated,an exampleis Track Work:
TLIB2085 Apply track fundamentals
TLIB2092 Operate minor mechanical equipment
TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
TLIS2030 Carry out track ballasting
TLIS2031 Install railway sleepers
TLIS2034 Install and repair rail fastening systems
TLIS2044 Carry out rail installation
TLIB2097 Install and maintain guard rails
TLIB2121 Maintain rail joints
TLIW0007 Operate under track protection rules
Course Fee
This course is funded by QLD Skills Assure/NSW Smart
and Skilled for eligible people. Eligibility criteria:
Additional Fees
All students are required to pass a medical. It can be done prior, on the day of training or thereafter, depending on the individual’s requirements.
The Medical must be completed by a Rail Approved Health Practitioner approved by the Transport regulator, please use the link bellow for a list of approved medical practitioners.
Also, there is RIW Card application Fee payable to
MTA: https://www.riw.net.au/
Employment Requirements
All students are offered the opportunity to apply for
RPL, please see the Student Handbook or enquire to the
RTO for the procedure on how to apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Due to the nature of this course, some disabilities may
find it difficult to work in the rail corridor and this will be
determined during the medical examination and
clearance.

