TA20 ARTC Lookout & ARTC Handsignaller

Description
This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Track Force Protection Coordinator Level 1 tasks on the ARTC Victorian Rail Network.
 
This course is recognised on the following Victorian railway networks:

• ARTC

On completion of this course, it will make up the Rail Industry Workers Card Job Role

• ARTC TA20 ARTC TA20 Lookout and Handsignaller

 
TAA Admission Requirements
TAA requires all students to be 18 years of age or older
 
What to Bring and Wear
The practical will be completed in a simulated rail corridor and full PPE will be required.
The following PPE is a mandatory requirement:

• Work boots – ankle supportive, steel capped and lace up
• Long pants
• Long sleeve high visibility shirt or high visibility vest
• Eye protection – safety glasses
• Hard hat

If PPE is not provided, it can be purchased from the Training Ahead office for $40
(This includes a hard hat, vest, and safety glasses)
 
ID To Bring
You are required to bring photo ID, ideally, one of the following two types:

• Australian Drivers Licence
• Passport

 
Nationally Accredited Training
Yes, it is delivered by Aakira Pty Ltd trading as Training Ahead Australia (RTO Code: 45462).
 
Course Expiry
The units of competency do not expire however the ARTC Certificate of Achievement expire every 2 years. Recertifications can be completed through Training Ahead Australia.
 
Language, Literacy and Numeracy

• Students are required to have the ability to read and write English
• The ASQF level of this training program has been assessed to be level 2. Students are required to have at least Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills. Please advise if you have any language, literacy, or numeracy needs; or difficulties reading, writing, or speaking English.
• All individuals entering this training course are subject to a Language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to enrolment. If there is still any ambiguity of the candidates LLN level
• after the completion of the LLN assessment, the trainer will conduct a verbal interview to determine the candidates LLN level and take appropriate action, in accordance with TAA’s LLN procedures.
• Where a candidate is determined to not meet the required LLN skills required they will not be enrolled in the training program.

 
Pre-requisites
Based on industry consultation and job role expectation as per the ARTC Safeworking Matrix, TAA has the following admission requirements:
Students must provide:

• Category 1 Rail Medical
• A statement of attainment for TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor; or equivalent;
• A statement of attainment for CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry or equivalent which can include White Card, Red Card or other state equivalent
• If statement of attainment cannot be provided, their Rail Industry Worker Number (RIW) and Date of Birth to verify prior completion of pre-requisites.

Students are required to organise with an employer to complete the infield logbook with. TAA does not organise work placement.
 
Employment Pathways
This course provides a pathway to work in the following rail industry job roles:

• ARTC Victoria Rail Safeworking
  • ARTC TA20 Track Force Protection Co-ordinator Level 1
  • ARTC TA20 Track Force Protection Co-ordinator Level 2
  • ARTC TA20 Track Force Protection Co-ordinator Level 3
• ARTC TA20 Track Vehicle Operator