New South Wales Courses

Training Ahead Australia is an approved training provider for ARTC and UGLRL and can provide nationally accredited training. We also provide state-specific approved and accredited courses for the major interstate rail networks. Our courses can be held either on-site or at a venue of your choice, with flexible scheduling including after-hours, weekends, or night shifts if required.

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Train Track Safety Awareness

Safely Access the Rail Corridor – NSW

Gain the required skills and knowledge to start a career in the rail corridor. This course is suitable for individuals with no rail experience.

Gain the required skills and knowledge to start a career in the rail corridor. This course is suitable for individuals with no rail experience.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor (R2)

Course Cost Per Person:

Course Cost:
$330 (GST Free)

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Rail Safeworking – ARTC (Recertifications)

ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 1 Recertification

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Protection Officer Level 1 – NSW RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Protection Officer Level 1 – NSW RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW Protection Officer Level 1 Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$350

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ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 2 Recertification

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Protection Officer Level 2 – NSW RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Protection Officer Level 2 – NSW RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW Protection Officer Level 2 Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$350

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ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 3 Recertification

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Protection Officer Level 3 – NSW RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Protection Officer Level 3 – NSW RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW Protection Officer Level 3 Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$350

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ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 4 Recertification

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Protection Officer Level 2 – NSW RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Protection Officer Level 2 – NSW RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW Protection Officer Level 4 Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$350

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ARTC NSW/QLD Track Vehicle Operator Recertification

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Track Vehicle Operator – NSW RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Track Vehicle Operator – NSW RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW Track Vehicle Operator Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$350

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ARTC NSW/QLD Safeworking Level 1 Recertification

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Safeworking Level 1 – NSW RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Safeworking Level 1 – NSW RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW Safeworking Level 1 Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$350

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ARTC NSW/QLD Handsignaller Level 1 and Level 2 Recertification

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Handsignaller Level 1 – NSW and ARTC – Handsignaller Level 2 – NSW RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Handsignaller Level 1 – NSW and ARTC – Handsignaller Level 2 – NSW RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW Handsignaller Level 1 Recertification Currency
  • ARTC NSW Handsignaller Level 2 Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$350

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ARTC NSW/QLD Safeworking Level 2 Recertification

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Safeworking Level 1 – NSW RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Safeworking Level 1 – NSW RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW Safeworking Level 2 Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$350

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Rail Safeworking – ARTC (Full Courses)

ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 1

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Protection Officer Level 1 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Protection Officer Level 1 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIF0027 Perform lookout duties (R1)
  • TLIF0023 Conduct track protection assessment (R1)
  • TLIL3082 Implement absolute signal blocking (R2)
  • TLIW0007 Operate under track protection rules (R2)
  • TLIW2037 Clip and secure points (R2)
  • TLIF2097 Use audible track warning devices (R2)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 1 Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$1,200 (GST Free)

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ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 2

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Protection Officer Level 2 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Protection Officer Level 2 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIL0010 Implement track occupancy authority (R1)
  • TLIC0025 Pilot rail traffic within work on track authority limits (R1)
  • TLIL4069 Plan and coordinate protection for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority (R3)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 2 Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$850 (GST Free)

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ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 3

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Protection Officer Level 3 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Protection Officer Level 3 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIL3083 Implement a track work authority and manage rail traffic through worksites (R2)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 3 Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$500 (GST Free)

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ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 4

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Protection Officer Level 4 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Protection Officer Level 4 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIL3084 Implement a local possession authority (R2)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 4 Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$500 (GST Free)

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ARTC NSW/QLD Handsignaller Level 1 and Level 2

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Handsignaller Level 1 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Handsignaller Level 1 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIF0027 Perform lookout duties (R1)
  • TLIF2082 Perform handsignaller duties (R2)
  • TLIW0007 Operate under track protection rules (R2)
  • TLIF2097 Use audible track warning devices (R2)
  • TLIC0025 Pilot rail traffic within work on track authority limits (R1)
  • TLIW2037 Clip and secure points (R2)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW/QLD Handsignaller Level 1 Initial Currency
  • ARTC NSW/QLD Handsignaller Level 2 Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

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ARTC NSW/QLD Safeworking Level 1

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Safeworking Level 1 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Safeworking Level 1 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIC0084 Access rail track to travel track vehicle under manual block working conditions (R1)
  • TLIF3058 Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions (R2)
  • TLIW3026 Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment (R2)
  • TLIC0016 Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs (R1)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW/QLD Safeworking Level 1 Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$1,400 (GST Free)

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ARTC NSW/QLD Safeworking Level 2

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Safeworking Level 1 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Safeworking Level 1 tasks on the ARTC New South Wales and Queensland Rail Network.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIL4074 Control and coordinate rail traffic movement (R2)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW/QLD Safeworking Level 2 Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

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Rail Infrastructure

ARTC Adjust Rail Course (PICs) – NSW

This course is a requirement for any individual require to adjust rail in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

This course is a requirement for any individual require to adjust rail in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIB3102 Adjust rail (R2)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ETM 01-06 Rail Stress Combined or;
  • ETM 01-06 Rail Stress Only

Course Cost Per Person:

$700 (GST Free)

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ARTC NSW/QLD Track Vehicle Operator

This course is a requirement for individuals operating a Road/Rail Vehicle or Track Machine within a ‘restricted’ environment.

This course is a requirement for individuals operating a Road/Rail Vehicle or Track Machine within a ‘restricted’ environment.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIC0016 Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs
  • TLIC0025 Pilot rail traffic within work on track authority limits
  • TLIC0083 Access rail track to travel track vehicle under a proceed authority
  • TLIC2054 Access rail track to run track vehicle within defined worksite
  • TLIF2097 Use audible track warning devices

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC NSW/QLD Track Vehicle Operator Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$1,350 (GST Free)

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National Track Worker Course – NSW

This course is also referred to as a Cert II in Rail Infrastructure Core Units, and provides the foundational competencies required for rail labouring and plant roles on major Australian railway networks.

This course is also referred to as a Cert II in Rail Infrastructure Core Units, and provides the foundational competencies required for rail labouring and plant roles on major Australian railway networks.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools (R1)
  • TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods (R1)
  • TLIE1003 Participate in basic workplace communications (R1)
  • TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedures (R1)
  • TLIU2008 Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure (R2)
  • TLI F2010 Apply fatigue management strategies (R2)

Course Cost Per Person:

$850 (GST Free)

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Apply Track Fundamentals – NSW

This unit 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…

This unit 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.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIB2085 Apply Track Fundamentals (R2)

Course Cost Per Person:

$325 (GST Free)

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Track Certification & Examination Course – NSW

This course is intended for people who are seeking to further their career in rail infrastructure as a Track Certifier or Track Examiner.

This course is intended for people who are seeking to further their career in rail infrastructure as a Track Certifier or Track Examiner.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIB3094 Check and repair track geometry (R2)
  • TLIB3095 Check and repair points and crossing (R2)
  • TLIB3099 Examine track infrastructure (R2)
  • TLIB3100 Visually inspect track infrastructure (R2)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC Track Examiner & Certifier Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$1,850 (GST Free)

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Track Certification & Examination Recertification – NSW

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Track Examiner & Certifier RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Track Examiner & Certifier RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC Track Certifier Recertficiation Currency (for all 4 units) or;
  • ARTC Track Certifier Recertification Currency – 3 units (for 3 units only)

Course Cost Per Person:

$800

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Flashbutt Welding Recertification – NSW

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Flashbutt Welder RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Flashbutt Welder RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • Flashbutt Welding Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$800

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Wire Feed Welding Recertification – NSW

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Electric Welder RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Electric Welder RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • Wire Feed Welding Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$800

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Aluminothermic Welding Recertification – NSW

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their Welding – Railtech Welding’ or ‘Welding – Thermit Welding’ RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their Welding – Railtech Welding’ or ‘Welding – Thermit Welding’ RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • Aluminothermic Welding Currency (Railtech) or;
  • Aluminothermic Welding Currency (Thermit)

Course Cost Per Person:

$800

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Flashbutt Welding Course – NSW

This course provides the foundational competencies required for employees and people looking to enter the industry to become rail welders.

This course provides the foundational competencies required for employees and people looking to enter the industry to become rail welders.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIW0004 Grind Rails (R1)
  • TLIW0006 Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry (R1)
  • TLIW0008 Weld rail using flashbutt welding process (R1)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC – Flashbutt welding process currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$2,000 (GST Free)

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Wire Feed Welding Course – NSW

This course provides the foundational competencies required for employees and people looking to enter the industry to become rail welders.

This course provides the foundational competencies required for employees and people looking to enter the industry to become rail welders.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIW0004 Grind Rails (R1)
  • TLIW0006 Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry (R1)
  • TLIW0036 Apply electric welding process to rail (R1)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC – Electric welding process currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$2,000 (GST Free)

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Aluminothermic Welding Course – NSW

This course provides the foundational competencies required for employees and people looking to enter the industry to become rail welders.

This course provides the foundational competencies required for employees and people looking to enter the industry to become rail welders.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIW0004 Grind Rails (R1)
  • TLIW0006 Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry (R1)
  • TLIW3015 Weld rail using aluminothermic welding process (R2)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • Aluminothermic Welding Currency (Railtech) or;
  • Aluminothermic Welding Currency (Thermit)

Course Cost Per Person:

$2,000 (GST Free)

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Health and Safety

NSW – Health and Safety Representative Initial Course

NSW – Health and Safety Representative Initial Course The Health and Safety Representative training course is designed for newly elected Health and Safety Representatives and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives...

NSW – Health and Safety Representative Initial Course

The Health and Safety Representative training course is designed for newly elected Health and Safety Representatives and Deputy Health and Safety Representatives in New South Wales, who have requested training.

This course provides the knowledge and understanding to allow participants to perform the role of a Health and Safety Representative in New South Wales.

The WHS Act 2011 entitles a HSR to attend a course of training in work health and safety after being elected, within 3 months of making their request to their PCBU. It is a requirement that employers allow the HSR time off work to attend training.

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Statement of Attendance:

  • SafeWork NSW Health and Safety Representative Training

Course Cost Per Person:

$850

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NSW – Health and Safety Representative Refresher Course

NSW – Health and Safety Representative Refresher Course The Health and Safety Representatives in New South Wales are entitled to attend the refresher course every twelve months. This is commencing...

NSW – Health and Safety Representative Refresher Course

The Health and Safety Representatives in New South Wales are entitled to attend the refresher course every twelve months. This is commencing one year after the initial five-day course has been completed as per the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW).

This refresher will provide the information and skills attained in the initial course assist HSRs to carry out their role and functions under the WHS legislation in their workplace.

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Statement of Attendance:

  • SafeWork NSW Health and Safety Representative Refresher Training

Course Cost Per Person:

$400

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