Metro Track Vehicle Operator (TVO-1)

Metro Track Vehicle Operator (TVO-1)

The Metro Track Vehicle Operator (Full Course) is required to be undertaken by any individual required to operate a Road/Rail Vehicle or Track Machine within a ‘restricted’ environment, i.e. within a worksite protected by a method of safeworking.

This course is recognised on the following Victorian railway networks:

  • Metro
  • V/Line

Rail Operators (AROs) consider this skill set to be a minimum requirement for anyone wanting to work within the rail corridor as track vehicle operator. On completion of this course, it will make up the Rail Industry Worker Card Job Role ‘MTM – Track Vehicle Operator’.

Please note: As part of the course, training and assessment process you will need to operate a road/rail vehicle in a simulated workplace environment and as such, Training Ahead Australia has an admission requirement of all participants having to hold a valid drivers license.

The Vehicle that TAA is currently using is a manual Toyota Land Cruiser Hi-rail vehicle. Should you currently hold a probationary license with an automatic only (A condition), or, if you don’t have experience driving a manual vehicle please contact TAA’s booking team on 1300 355 900.

Duration: 2 Days
Cost (pp): $850 (GST Free)
Location: 8-10 Sloane Street, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
Delivery Method: Classroom based learning (face to face)
Assessment Type: Knowledge assessment and practical observation assessment.
Outcome:

Statement of Attainment:

  • TLIC2054 Access rail track to run track vehicle within defined worksite (R1)
  • TLIC3045 Operate read/rail vehicle (R2)

Certificate of Achievement:

  • Metro Track Vehicle Operator 1
TAA Admission Requirements:

Based on industry consultation and job role expectation as per the RIW National Track and Civil Matrix, TAA has the following admission requirements:

Student must provide:

  • General/Medical Requirements:
    • Category 1 Rail Medical
    • Valid Driver’s Licence
  • Statement of Attainments (or equivalent):
    • TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
    • CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  • Current Certificate of Achievement (not expired):
    • Victorian Level 1 Train Track Safety Awareness

TAA requires all students to be 18 years of age or older.
When does the course expire: The units of competency do not expire however the Certificate of Achievement expire every 2 years. All renewals can only be completed through Metro Training Academy.
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
  • Rail approved orange 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).
Supplying of a Vehicle:

Training Ahead own a plant guard approved Hi Rail Vehicle (Manual transmission) and it is included in training fees.



Additional Information

Pre-Requisites

No pre-requisites as per unit of competency.

Course Entry Requirements

No entry requirements as per unit of competency.

ID To Bring

You are required to bring photo ID, ideally 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).

No Guarantee

Training Ahead does not provide any guarantee that:

  • A student will successfully complete a training product on its scope of registration; or
  • A student will obtain a particular employment outcome where this is outside the control of the RTO.
Work Placement

This course does not require work placements.

Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number

Unique Student Identifier From 1 January 2015, all students who undertake Nationally Recognised Training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Your USI means all your training records and results will be in one place. See more at: http://usi.gov.au. To get a USI, go to: http://www.usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx

Students will not be issued a Qualification Testamur or Statement of Attainment without a valid USI.

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 3.
  • 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 into this training course are subject to an LLN assessment prior to enrolment. If the LLN assessment does not adequately assess the candidates LLN level or there is any ambiguity, the assessor will conduct a secondary 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.

Government Funded Training

This course is not eligible for Government Subsidies through Training Ahead Australia.

Employment Pathways

This course provides a pathway to work in the following rail industry job roles:

  • ARTC Rail Safeworking – ARTC
    • ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 3
    • ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer Level 4
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