Lead Shunter Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
14/09/2026 3:18 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
TLISS00071

State Code
AC453

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Approved Date

—

Nominal Hours

100

Duration

1 Semester

Description

This skill set targets anyone who is required to carry out the duties of a lead shunter within a rail yard, rail terminal or rail sidings.

Pathway Information

This skill set is to be undertaken in addition to the TLI22013 Certificate II in Shunting and targets workers who take on extra responsibilities as a lead shunter/senior terminal operator.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Readers should ensure that they have also read the part of the Training Package that outlines licensing and regulatory requirements.

Target Group

This is a skill set covering the requirements for people working as a lead shunter/senior terminal operator providing guidance to one or more shunters/terminal operators within a rail yard or terminal.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These competencies from the TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package Version 3.0 meet the needs of the rail industry. The competencies are drawn from a nationally endorsed Training Package and provide the skills and knowledge for a person within the rail maintenance environment required to provide leadership to other shunters.

General notes

Schedule

No information

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AD224	TLISS00151	Lead Shunter Skill Set	Skill set