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Version Effective: 5th of November, 2020
TLI40115 - Certificate IV in Rail Safety Investigation
Course Details
Course Summary
This is a qualification for a person who undertakes a rail safety investigation within the rail industry in accordance with regulator, rail industry standards, rules and operational procedures. This vocational qualification is recognised by regulatory, investigation and rail organisations nationally. This course will cover topics such as Rail Safety Law, Legislation, Acts & Regulations, Site Investigation, Gathering, recording & managing evidence, reporting progress of investigations, an understanding of Safety Management Systems and Rail Safety Investigation Principles and types of Rail Safety Occurrences, Notification and Categorisation. Students will have the opportunity to map scenes, interview witnesses, photograph the scene, collect evidence and carry out tests on rolling stock, signalling and track in an operating railway environment located at the CQUniversity Bundaberg Crash lab.
Course Details
| Course Type | Qualification |
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| Student Availability |
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| Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
| Application Mode |
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| How to Apply | Please Enquire or Apply Now |
| Study Area |
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| Skill Area |
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| AQF Level | Level 4: Certificate IV |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
On completion of the qualification, opportunities may be sought to work in Rail Safety Investigation teams. On completion of the qualification, opportunities may be sought to work in Rail Safety Investigation teams.
Course Structures
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Standard Course Structure
1 year part-time
- Mixed Mode
| Core | ||||
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| PSPREG411A | Gather information through interviews | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| PSPREG418A | Advise on progress of investigations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIF4107 | Respond to notifiable rail safety occurrences | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIF5017 | Investigate rail safety incidents | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIG4006 | Facilitate work teams | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIE3022 | Complete workplace documents | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIE4030 | Prepare rail safety reports | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIF2062 | Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIF2080 | Safely access the rail corridor | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIF4088 | Implement and coordinate rail safety and WHS risk-control strategies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIB3118 | Apply awareness of railway fundamentals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIF3083 | Conduct track protection assessment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIF4100 | Identify and meet rail safety regulatory compliance requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBRSK401 | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Elective
Students must enrol in the first part of this course as a stand-alone short course - ACC00095 Short Course in Fundamentals of Rail Safety Investigation. Those units marked with sequence number 1 in the Unit Sequence below form the short course.
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| TLIL4009 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIB4079 | Conduct a general train examination | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIF4101 | Implement and maintain a rail safety culture | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| TLIB4042 | Conduct inspection of safeworking procedures and infrastructure | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | TLIB3118 - Apply awareness of railway fundamentals |
| 1 | TLIF3083 - Conduct track protection assessment |
| 1 | TLIF4100 - Identify and meet rail safety regulatory compliance requirements |
| 1 | BSBRSK401 - Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
| 1 | TLIB4042 - Conduct inspection of safeworking procedures and infrastructure |
The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| PSPREG411A | Gather information through interviews |
| TLIF2080 | Safely access the rail corridor |
| TLIF4101 | Implement and maintain a rail safety culture |
| TLIB4079 | Conduct a general train examination |
| TLIL4009 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
| PSPREG418A | Advise on progress of investigations |
| TLIF4088 | Implement and coordinate rail safety and WHS risk-control strategies |
| TLIF2062 | Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations |
| TLIE4030 | Prepare rail safety reports |
| TLIE3022 | Complete workplace documents |
| TLIG4006 | Facilitate work teams |
| TLIF5017 | Investigate rail safety incidents |
| TLIF4107 | Respond to notifiable rail safety occurrences |
Course Assessment Information
RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
| Assessment Types |
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| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Third Party Verification |
| RPL |
| Practical Task |
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.
Domestic 2019 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
March: Part Time
June: Part Time
November: Part Time
Domestic 2020 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
March: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
The availabilities shown above are for the current and future years. To view any historic availabilities please press "Show Historic Availabilities" below:
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Residential School Information
Students will be required to wear suitable attire when attending the residential school, such as:
- a high visibility shirt
- long trousers
- steel capped safety boots
- safety glasses and;
- a hard hat.
Students will be required to access rail track environments for the completion of some assessment tasks and activities that require adequate mobility in these environments.
Resource Requirements
All training and assessment materials are made available online through Moodle. Students will be contacted and provided access to the online environment after enrolment.
Study Sequence
Students enrol in the first part of the TLI40115 Certificate IV in Rail Safety Investigation qualification as a stand-alone short course. This is titled 'ACC00095 Fundamentals of Rail Safety Investigation’ and is the first part of TLI40115 Certificate IV in Rail Safety Investigation. Students enrolling in the Certificate IV in Rail Safety Investigation are required to complete this body of pre-work by distance, prior to attending the one week residential school and then complete post residential school work to meet all the requirements of the Certificate IV.
The five units comprising the short course ACC00095 are:
• TLIB3118 Apply awareness of railway fundamentals
• TLIF3083 Conduct track protection assessment
• TLIF4100 Identify and meet rail safety regulatory compliance requirements
• TLIB4042 Conduct inspection of Safe working procedures and infrastructure
• BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes
To complete the reminder of the TLI40115 Certificate IV in Rail Safety Investigation qualification students must enrol in the remaining 13 units listed below which are completed after the stand-alone short course, ‘ACC00095 Fundamentals of Rail Safety Investigation’. The remaining units are as follows:
• PSPREG411A Gather information through interviews
• TLIF2080 Safely access the rail corridor
• TLIF2062 Apply awareness of Safe working rules and regulations
• PSPREG418A Advise on progress of investigations
• TLIE3022 Complete workplace documents
• TLIF4088 Implement and coordinate rail safety and WHS risk-control strategies
• TLIF4107 Respond to notifiable rail safety occurrences
• TLIG4006 Facilitate work teams
• TLIB4079 Conduct a general train examination
• TLIF5017 Investigate rail safety incidents
• TLIE4030 Prepare rail safety reports
• TLIF4101 Implement and maintain a rail safety culture
• TLIL4009 Manage personal work priorities and professional development