Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure

TLI37122

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 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 maintainer
  • ganger

Rail Infrastructure – Turnout Installation

  • specialist track installer
  • ganger

Rail Infrastructure – Track Welding

  • track welder

Rail Infrastructure – Track Examination

  • track examiner

Rail Infrastructure – Rail Testing

  • rail tester

Rail Infrastructure –Turnout Construction

  • turnout builder
  • points 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 4
  • light 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.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • 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.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

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

    This traineeship is available:

    • Rail Worker

  • 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 quality systems Core
Conduct workplace information briefings Core
Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures Core
Use communications systems Core
Adjust rail Elective
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
Apply site risk management system Elective
Carry out measurements and calculations Elective
Check and repair points and crossings Elective
Check and repair track geometry Elective
Construct and assemble points and crossings Elective
Control vegetation on a site Elective
Drive medium rigid vehicle Elective
Examine track infrastructure Elective
Fell small trees Elective
Grind rail on tram/light rail systems Elective
Grind rails Elective
Grind switches and crossings Elective
Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry Elective
Identify the principles of ballast cleaning operations Elective
Identify the principles of ballast regulator operations Elective
Identify the principles of dynamic track stabaliser operations Elective
Identify the principles of mechanised track laying operations Elective
Identify the principles of self-propelled rail grinder operations Elective
Identify the principles of tamping machine operations Elective
Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures Elective
Implement ballast unloading Elective
Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure Elective
Implement track maintenance and construction Elective
Implement traffic management plans Elective
Inspect poles and associated hardware Elective
Install and maintain guard rails Elective
Install and maintain pole mounted switches and transformers Elective
Install and maintain surface track drainage Elective
Install and repair fences and gates Elective
Install and repair rail earthworks Elective
Install and repair rail fastening systems Elective
Install and repair temporary track supports Elective
Install and service rail lubrication equipment Elective
Install turnouts Elective
Lead a work team Elective
Licence to perform dogging Elective
Measure and mark track for resurfacing Elective
Measure and record track geometry Elective
Operate a forklift Elective
Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane Elective
Operate and maintain chainsaws Elective
Operate minor mechanical equipment Elective
Operate minor track equipment Elective
Operate road/rail vehicle Elective
Pilot rail traffic with due consideration of route conditions Elective
Process workplace documentation Elective
Provide work skill instruction Elective
Read and interpret plans and job specifications Elective
Recognise the impact of human capabilities/limitations on human performance in a rail environment Elective
Test rail using nondestructive testing equipment Elective
Test rail using ultrasonic equipment Elective
Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on-track equipment Elective
Use infotechnology devices in the workplace Elective
Visually inspect track infrastructure Elective
Weld rail on tram/light rail systems using electric welding process Elective
Weld rail using aluminothermic welding process Elective
Weld rail using flashbutt welding process Elective
Work effectively with others in a team Elective
Work in a socially diverse environment Elective

Job prospects

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

  • Metallurgical and Materials Technician

    ANZSCO 312912

    Metallurgical or Materials Technicians test materials as part of mineral and metal processing and refining, or for research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials in support of Metallurgists and Materials Engineers.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Fitter-Welder

    ANZSCO 323213

    Fitter-Welders fit, assemble and weld metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Train Examiner

    ANZSCO 599517

    Train Examiners inspect rolling stock in railway yards, terminals and stations to ensure adherence to safety standards and operational rules and regulations.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Train Controller

    ANZSCO 712918

    Train Controllers oversee the safe movement of trains using computerised train control signalling systems.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Railway Track Plant Operator

    ANZSCO 721914

    Railway Track Plant Operators operate plants to lay, align, repair and maintain railway tracks.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Railway Track Worker

    ANZSCO 821611

    Railway Track Workers lay and repair tracks for railways, tramways, quarries and mines, and install and repair signals and other equipment.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure

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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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