This is a course that gives participants the skills and knowledge required to further their career in track maintenance and construction. It covers the below specialist elective units toward a Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure – Track Work and is designed for persons who wish to work in the ‘Track Maintainer’ Job Role as per the RIW National Track and Civil Matrix.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to these units of competency at the time of publication.
The units delivered in this program are:
- TLIB2085 Apply track fundamentals
- TLIB2092 Operate minor mechanical equipment
- TLIS2030 Carry out track ballasting
- TLIS2031 Install railway sleepers
- TLIS2034 Install and repair rail fastening systems
- TLIS2044 Carry out rail installation
- TLIB2121 Maintain rail joints
- TLIB2097 Install and maintain rail guards
Cost:
For current pricing, please access the Course Information flyer using the tab above.
Duration:
Initial training and theory assessment: Five consecutive days, 8.00 am – 4.00 pm, in a classroom and non-live rail environment.
Workplace-based training and mentoring: Approximately 6 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. Participants must:
- be at least 18 years old at time of enrolment,
- already hold the following certifications and units of competency, or their equivalent:
- Category One Medical
- Work safely in the construction industry CPCWHS1001
- 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
- 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.