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13/09/2026 4:05 AM AWST
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Drive a Rail Vehicle within Defined Limits Skill Set
Drive a Rail Vehicle within Defined Limits Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
TLISS00216
TLISS00216
State Code
AE642
AE642
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
22/11/2021
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Nominal Hours
527
Duration
2 Semesters
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/11/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Skill Set is for individuals who need to assist and drive a rail vehicle within defined limits or a system of tracks within yard limits.
Pathway Information
The TLISS00216 Drive a Rail Vehicle within Defined Limits Skill Set is part of the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.This Skill Set is a pathway to Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving or Certificate IV in Train Driving for rail safety workers working on a rail vehicle within defined limits or a system of tracks within yard limits and need to take over and drive a rail vehicle.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
People achieving competence in this Skill Set will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant systems of safeworking.
Target Group
People working on a rail vehicle within defined limits or a system of tracks within yard limits and need to assist and drive a rail vehicle.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This TLISS00216 Drive a Rail Vehicle within Defined Limits Skill Set from the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package meets the industry requirements for individuals who work on a rail vehicle within defined limits.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVK33 | TLIB3123 | Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODP58 | TLIB0013 | Apply knowledge of rail operation fundamentals in yards or sidings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAA33 | TLIF0008 | Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ32 | TLIF3058 | Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODP83 | TLIL0006 | Assist with rail traffic operations | 160 | Unit of competency |
| AVK88 | TLIB0128 | Conduct pre-movement checks on motive power units | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVK18 | TLIC0079 | Operate a motive power unit within defined limits | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVK01 | TLIC3027 | Stable a motive power unit | 197 | Unit of competency |
| AVK87 | TLIB0132 | Start up and shut down a single locomotive | 15 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD228 | TLISS00144 | Move Rolling Stock Within Defined Limits Skill Set | Skill set |