Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling

TLI31921

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This is a general qualification for a person engaged in the installation and maintenance of mechanical rail signalling equipment.

It involves a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which 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. A possible job title relevant to this qualification includes:

  • mechanical rail signaller.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Mechanical Rail Signalling

  • Entry requirements

    This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations Core
Carry out measurements and calculations Core
Carry out off-site repair, overhaul and assembly of mechanical signalling equipment Core
Install mechanical infrastructure for signalling Core
Maintain mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices Core
Process workplace documentation Core
Read and interpret plans and job specifications Core
Repair and adjust mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure Core
Service and clean mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure Core
Test mechanical signalling equipment and isolate faults Core
Use infotechnology devices in the workplace Core
Apply accident-emergency procedures Elective
Apply customer service skills Elective
Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment Elective
Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions Elective
Assess competence Elective
Clean equipment and restore worksite Elective
Conduct workplace information briefings Elective
Control traffic with stop-slow bat Elective
Control vegetation on a site Elective
Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies Elective
Enter and work in confined spaces Elective
Erect and mount structures and housings for signalling equipment Elective
Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry Elective
Install and maintain rail bonding systems Elective
Lead a work team Elective
Maintain stock control and receivals Elective
Operate elevating work platform Elective
Perform pole top rescue Elective
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Elective
Provide first-level rail network wayside technical support remotely Elective
Provide work skill instruction Elective
Safely access the rail corridor Elective
Use communications systems Elective
Work effectively with others in a team Elective
Work safely at heights Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

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    Recommended education level:
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    Recommended education level:
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Training providers delivering Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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