South Australia & Northern Territory Courses

Training Ahead Australia is an accredited provider for the ARTC and Torrens Connect. 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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Training and Assessment - Skill Set

TAESS00028 Work Skill Instructor Skill Set – Virtual Classroom

Skill Set provides the necessary skills and knowledge for those who facilitate and conduct work-skill instruction delivering training under supervision.

Skill Set provides the necessary skills and knowledge for those who facilitate and conduct work-skill instruction delivering training under supervision.

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The TAESS00028 Work Skill Instructor Skill Set includes two units of competency from the full TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment:

  • TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction
  • TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector

Course Cost Per Person:

$700

TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set – Virtual Classroom

Skill Set provides individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to carry out assessments.

Skill Set provides individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to carry out assessments.

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The TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set includes three units of competency from the full TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment:

  • TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
  • TAEASS412 Assess competence
  • TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation

Course Cost Per Person:

$1,000

TAESS00021 Facilitation Skill Set – Virtual Classroom

Skillset provides skills and knowledge required to facilitate training under supervision.

Skillset provides skills and knowledge required to facilitate training under supervision.

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The TAESS00021 Facilitation Skill Set contains two units of competency from the full TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment:

  • TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
  • TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training

Course Cost Per Person:

$1,000

TAESS00028 Work Skill Instructor Skill Set – Face-to-face delivery

Skill Set provides the necessary skills and knowledge for those who facilitate and conduct work-skill instruction delivering training under supervision.

Skill Set provides the necessary skills and knowledge for those who facilitate and conduct work-skill instruction delivering training under supervision.

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The TAESS00028 Work Skill Instructor Skill Set includes two units of competency from the full TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment:

  • TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction
  • TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector

Course Cost Per Person:

$700

TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set – Face-to-face delivery

Skill Set provides individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to carry out assessments.

Skill Set provides individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to carry out assessments.

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The TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set includes three units of competency from the full TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment:

  • TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
  • TAEASS412 Assess competence
  • TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation

Course Cost Per Person:

$1,000

TAESS00021 Facilitation Skill Set – Face-to-face delivery

Skillset provides skills and knowledge required to facilitate training under supervision.

Skillset provides skills and knowledge required to facilitate training under supervision.

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The TAESS00021 Facilitation Skill Set contains two units of competency from the full TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment:

  • TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
  • TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training

Course Cost Per Person:

$1,000

Training and Assessment

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Face-to-face delivery

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Face-to-face delivery The TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is designed for individuals aspiring to work or currently working as trainers, assessors,...

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Face-to-face delivery

The TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is designed for individuals aspiring to work or currently working as trainers, assessors, or educators in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. This course focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to design, deliver, and assess competency-based training.

This qualification reflects the roles of entry-level vocational education and training (VET) teachers, trainers and assessors who are delivering training services to vocational learners and assessment services to learners.

Face-to-Face Delivery Includes:

  • Tailored course content for those in the transport industry.
  • Access to student support days for additional assistance.
  • Trainers available online and by phone for guidance.
  • Over 90 hours of structured training sessions.
  • A trainer-to-participant ratio capped at 1:15 for personalised attention.
  • Assessment submissions via a dedicated student portal.
  • Student portal access to e-learning resources and learner guides.
  • Optional two-day workshop for group (3 x 30-minute sessions) and individual (2 x 30-minute sessions) training deliveries.
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Full Qualification

Core Units:

  • TAEASS412 Assess competence
  • TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation
  • TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
  • TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
  • TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training
  • TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector

Elective Units: 

  • TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction
  • TAEDEL405 Plan, organise and facilitate online learning
  • TAEDEL412 Facilitate workplace-based learning
  • TAEDEL414 Mentor in the workplace
  • TLIG0002 Lead a work team
  • TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor

Course Cost Per Person:

$2,800

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Virtual Classroom (12 day block)

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Virtual Classroom (12 day block) The TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is designed for individuals aspiring to work or currently working...

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Virtual Classroom (12 day block)

The TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is designed for individuals aspiring to work or currently working as trainers, assessors, or educators in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. This course focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to design, deliver, and assess competency-based training.

This qualification reflects the roles of entry-level vocational education and training (VET) teachers, trainers and assessors who are delivering training services to vocational learners and assessment services to learners.

Virtual Classroom Delivery Includes:

  • 12 workshops completed via Virtual Classroom.
  • Access to student support days for additional assistance.
  • Trainers available online and by phone for guidance.
  • Over 90 hours of structured training sessions.
  • A trainer-to-participant ratio capped at 1:15 for personalised attention.
  • Assessment submissions via a dedicated student portal.
  • Student portal access to e-learning resources and learner guides.
  • Optional two-day workshop for group (3 x 30-minute sessions) and individual (2 x 30-minute sessions) training deliveries.
  • Tailored course content for those in the transport industry

How the course is scheduled

There are various options available in regards to scheduling and the main include:

  • 12 day block of virtually facilitated training sessions + online learning
  • 12 days completed over 1 day per week + online learning

 

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Full Qualification

Core Units:

  • TAEASS412 Assess competence
  • TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation
  • TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
  • TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
  • TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training
  • TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector

Elective Units: 

  • TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction
  • TAEDEL405 Plan, organise and facilitate online learning
  • TAEDEL412 Facilitate workplace-based learning
  • TAEDEL414 Mentor in the workplace
  • TLIG0002 Lead a work team
  • TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor

Course Cost Per Person:

$2,800

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Presentation Days

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Presentation Days Training Ahead offers all students completing their Certificate IV in Training and Assessment with us the opportunity to attend one of...

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Presentation Days

Training Ahead offers all students completing their Certificate IV in Training and Assessment with us the opportunity to attend one of our scheduled presentation days to complete the practical observation tasks required for facilitating group training. This is held at our Melbourne office and the workshop is conducted with a qualified assessor present to observe and assess the practical components.

Students are required to complete the knowledge component prior to booking a presentation day.

 

Training Delivery Requirements

Under ASQA guidelines for the TAE40122 qualification, all training deliveries must be conducted in person or face-to-face. Participants will need:

  • A group of four adults for the 3 x 30-minute group training sessions.
  • Two additional adults for the 2 x 30-minute individual training sessions.

Training Ahead provides two options for completing these sessions:

  1. Record your in-person training sessions and submit the videos for assessment.
  2. Attend one of our dedicated presentation days at our Melbourne office.

For those attending presentation days, we will ensure a group of at least four adult learners is available at our Newcastle office to meet the delivery requirements.

Important Notes:

  • You will have only one opportunity to utilise these scheduled presentation days, so ensure you are fully prepared and attend as per the delivery schedule provided.
  • If you do not attend your scheduled session, you will need to arrange four adults, conduct the training sessions, record them, and upload the videos to your student portal for assessment

 

What is the cost?

This workshop is included in the course fee for Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

 

Can students from other RTOs completing their Certificate IV in Training and Assessment attend?

Yes, students completing studies at other RTOs are able to attend for a $250 fee. They are to book by calling the office on 1300 355 900.

 

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Course Cost Per Person:

This workshop is included in the course fee for Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Train Track Safety Awareness / Safely Access the Rail Corridor - SA

Safely Access the Rail Corridor – SA

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)

Torrens Connect

Torrens Connect Tram Rules Addendum & PRES

This course will enable persons who hold Safeworking national units of competency to work as a Competent Worker in the Adelaide Light Rail Network.

This course will enable persons who hold Safeworking national units of competency to work as a Competent Worker in the Adelaide Light Rail Network.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • Torrens Connect Combined Rules/Electrical Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

$320

Rail Welding - South Australia

Aluminothermic Welding Recertification – SA

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

Flashbutt Welding Recertification – SA

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

Wire Feed Welding Recertification – SA

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

Aluminothermic Welding Course – SA

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)

Flashbutt Welding Course – SA

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)

Wire Feed Welding Course – SA

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)

Rail Safeworking – ARTC CoP (Recertifications)

ARTC CoP Handsignaller and Track Worker Level 1 Recertification

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew the following RIWC job roles. ARTC – Handsignaller – SA ARTC – Track Worker Level 1 – SA

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew the following RIWC job roles.

  • ARTC – Handsignaller – SA
  • ARTC – Track Worker Level 1 – SA
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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC CoP Handsignaller & Track Worker Level 1 Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

Contact TAA directly for pricing

ARTC CoP Safeworking Level 1 Recertification

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

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

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC CoP Safeworking Level 1 Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

Contact TAA directly for pricing

ARTC CoP Track Vehicle Operator Recertification

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

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

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC CoP Track Vehicle Operator Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

Contact TAA directly for pricing

ARTC CoP Track Worker Level 2 Recertification

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Track Worker Level 2 – SA RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Track Worker Level 2 – SA RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC CoP Track Worker Level 2 Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

Contact TAA directly for pricing

ARTC CoP Track Worker Level 3 Recertification

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Track Worker Level 3 – SA RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Track Worker Level 3 – SA RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC CoP Track Worker Level 3 Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

Contact TAA directly for pricing

ARTC CoP Track Worker Level 4 Recertification

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Track Worker Level 4 – SA RIWC job role.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their ARTC – Track Worker Level 4 – SA RIWC job role.

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Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC CoP Track Worker Level 4 Recertification Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

Contact TAA directly for pricing

Rail Safeworking – ARTC CoP (Full Courses)

ARTC CoP Handsignaller and Track Worker Level 1 Course

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Handsignaller and Track Worker Level 1 tasks for CoP Rule Book Area on the ARTC network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Handsignaller and Track Worker Level 1 tasks for CoP Rule Book Area on the ARTC network.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIF0027 Perform lookout duties (R1)
  • TLIF0023 Conduct track protection assessment (R1)
  • TLIF2082 Perform handsignaller duties (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 CoP Handsignaller & Track Worker Level 1 Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

Contact TAA directly for pricing

ARTC CoP Track Worker Level 2 Course

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Track Worker Level 2 tasks for CoP Rule Book Area on the ARTC network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Track Worker Level 2 tasks for CoP Rule Book Area on the ARTC network.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIC0025 Pilot rail traffic within work on track authority limits (R1)
  • TLIL0010 Implement a track occupancy authority (R1)
  • TLIC2054 Access rail track to run track vehicle within defined worksite (R1)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC CoP Track Worker Level 2 Initial Currency
  • ARTC CoP Train Running Information Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

Contact TAA directly for pricing

ARTC CoP Track Worker Level 3 Course

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Track Worker Level 3 tasks for CoP Rule Book Area on the ARTC network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Track Worker Level 3 tasks for CoP Rule Book Area on the ARTC 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 CoP Track Worker Level 3 Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

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ARTC CoP Track Worker Level 4 Course

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Track Worker Level 4 tasks for CoP Rule Book Area on the ARTC network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Track Worker Level 4 tasks for CoP Rule Book Area on the ARTC network.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIL3084 Implement a local possession authority (R2)
  • TLIL4069 Plan and coordinate protection for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority (R3)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC CoP Track Worker Level 4 Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

Contact TAA directly for pricing

ARTC CoP Safeworking Level 1 Course

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Safeworking Level 1 tasks for CoP Rule Book Area on the ARTC network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Safeworking Level 1 tasks for CoP Rule Book Area on the ARTC network.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIC0084 Access rail track to travel track vehicles under manual block working conditions (R1)
  • TLIF3058 Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions (R2)
  • TLIW3026 Operate stand alone signalling points control equipment (R2)
  • TLIC0016 Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs (R1)
  • TLIL4074 Control and coordinate rail traffic movement (R2)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC CoP Safeworking Level 1 Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

Contact TAA directly for pricing

ARTC CoP Track Vehicle Operator Course

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Track Vehicle Operator tasks for CoP Rule Book Area on the ARTC network.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Track Vehicle Operator tasks for CoP Rule Book Area on the ARTC network.

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Statement of Attainment

  • TLIC0016 Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs (R1)
  • TLIC0083 Access rail track to travel track vehicle under a proceed authority (R1)

 

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC CoP Track Vehicle Operator Initial Currency

Course Cost Per Person:

Contact TAA directly for pricing

Rail Infrastructure – SA

Apply Track Fundamentals – SA

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)

Track Certification & Examination Course – SA

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:

$2,000 (GST Free)

Track Certification & Examination Recertification – SA

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

Rail Infrastructure – NSW

National Track Worker Course – SA

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)