Description
This course involves the skills and knowledge required to apply
fundamentals of track maintenance and construction, and to
carry out basic track measurement, in accordance with approved
rail industry standards, safeworking and regulatory
requirements, and workplace procedures.
It includes identifying track terminology, track components and
track tools and equipment; and undertaking basic track
measurement.
It involves the application of routine operational principles and
procedures to the fundamentals of track maintenance and
construction, as part of workplace activities across a variety of
operational contexts within the Australian rail system.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this
course at the time of publication.
Cost:
For current pricing, please access the Course Information flyer using the tab above.
Duration:
Training and assessment: One day, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, in a classroom and non-live rail environment.
Mandatory Entry Requirements:
This course may not be suitable for everyone. Participants must:
- already hold the following units of competency or an equivalent unit:
- Safely access the rail corridor TLIF0020
- Maintain and use hand tools TLIB0012
- Shift materials safely using manual handling methods TLID0020
- Participate in basic workplace communications TLIE1003
- Follow work health and safety procedures TLIF0025
- Apply fatigue management strategies TLIF2010
- Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure TLIU2008
While it is not a mandatory prerequisite for entry into this course, Go Train highly recommends that students have spent a period of time working in the industry before attending the Apply Track Fundamentals course.
Please download the Course Information to check the full list of entry requirements.
NOTE: Enrolment will only be confirmed once Go-Train have verified an applicant’s suitability for the course.
Work Placement:
Work placement is not required for this course.
Award issued on completion:
On successful completion of all components of this course, participants will receive a:
- Statement of Attainment for the Unit: TLIB2085 Apply track fundamentals
- Rail Industry Work (RIW) Card: On completion of the course, Go-Train will update participant’s RIW profile with the achieved certification.
For further details about the course, click the Course Information tab above.