Description
This course consists of 5 units that will enable you to operate road/rail vehicles on track in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures. It will teach you the skills and knowledge required to safely access the rail track to run a track vehicle within a defined worksite on a rail network during rail work activities.
It applies to persons wanting to work in the following Job Roles as per the Rail Industry Worker (RIW) National Rail Plant Matrix:
- Rail Bound Plant Operator – National
The units delivered in this program are:
- TLIC3045 Operate road/rail vehicle
- TLIC2058 Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on track equipment
- TLIC2054 Access rail track to run track vehicle within defined worksite
- TLIC0010 Propel and operate light on-track equipment
- TLIF2097 Use audible track warning devices
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this course at the time of publication, however, further training may be required depending on the machine specific competency or license relevant to operations and/or state based requirements, as per the National Plant Matrix on RIW.
Cost:
For current pricing, please access the Course Information flyer using the tab above.
Duration:
Initial training and theory assessment: Two consecutive days, 8.00 am – 4.00 pm, in a classroom and non-live rail environment.
Workplace-based training and mentoring: Approximately 6-9 months.
Final competency assessment: On completion of the on-job component, participants must attend a half-day onsite competency assessment.
Work Placement requirements:
This course requires participants to:
- receive workplace-based training in the job role from an experienced and qualified workplace mentor, while working in the rail corridor.
- have the mentor record the participant’s progress in an On-Job Logbook.
Entry Requirements:
This course may not be suitable for everyone. Students are required to:
- be at least 18 years old at date of enrolment,
- already hold the following certifications and units of competency or their equivalent:
- Category 1 Medical
- 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 track fundamentals TLIB2085
- Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure TLIU2008
- have suitable employment to facilitate completion of the work experience component,
- have an experienced and qualified workplace supervisor who can mentor the participant through the work experience and Logbook requirements.
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.
Award Received:
If a participant successfully completes all training and assessment requirements of all components of this course, they will receive:
- Statement of Attainment – On successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the units of competency.
- Rail Industry Work (RIW) Card – On completion of the course, Go-Train will update participant’s RIW profile with the achieved certification. Please refer to the RIW website or contact us for further information.
For further details about the course, click the Course Information tab above.
Fine Print: Please view our Student Handbook (linked in the header menu) for further information regarding:
- participant rights and obligations as a student of Go-Train
- our Refund Policy
- our Training and Wellbeing Support Services
- our commitment to Access and Equity principles, including provisions for reasonable adjustment
- our Training Product Transition Policy, in the event a course in which a participant is enrolled is updated in line with national industry standards.