Description
This course consists of 4 units that will enable participants to certify track after Examinations, Inspections, Maintenance or Renewal and Upgrading Works. It is designed for persons who wish to pursue work in the following Roles as per the Rail Industry Worker (RIW) National Track and Civil Matrix:
- Rail Track Examiner – National
- Rail Track Certifier – National
On completion of the training, participants will be able to perform a detailed track inspection, analyse examination results, assess and prioritise defects to industry standards, undertake repairs to track geometry, certify repairs to track geometry and report findings.
The units delivered in this program are:
- TLIB3094 Check and repair track geometry
- TLIB3095 Check and repair points and crossings
- TLIB3099 Examine track infrastructure
- TLIB3100 Visually inspect track infrastructure
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:
Initial training and theory assessment: Four 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 one-day competency assessment at Go-Train.
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 units of competency or their equivalent:
- 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
- Operate minor mechanical equipment TLIB2092
- Maintain rail joints TLIB2121
- Carry out track ballasting TLIS2030
- Install railway sleepers TLIS2031
- Carry out rail installation TLIS2044
- Install and repair rail fastening systems TLIS2034
- 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.
- Certificate of Achievement – Listing the appropriate Job Role.
- 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.
Currency requirements:
Due to the safety critical nature of the Track Certifier/Examiner job role, Rail Operators require holders of the Track Certifier/Examiner certification to have their qualification re-certified within specific periods, which are defined in the Network Operator Matrices on the RIW website.
Please call us on 1300 698 158, to discuss the requirements for Track Certifier/Examiner re-certification.
To enrol in the Track Certifier/Examiner course, select your preferred date from the list below or call us on 1300 698 158 to discuss future delivery dates.