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National Rail Labourer Course (Known as Cert II in Rail Infrastructure Core Units)
Please click the link to our calendar see a full list of dates. Note, this course is often reffered to as ‘Cert II in Rail Infrastructure Core Units’.
Training Ahead offers the National Rail Labourer’s Course which includes 6 core units of the TLI27121 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure qualification.
This course provides the foundational competencies required for many rail labouring and plant roles on most Australian railway networks.
Rail Operators (AROs) consider this skill set to be a minimum requirement for anyone wanting to work within the rail corridor as a track worker. On completion of this course and the completion of the following, it will make up the Rail Industry Worker Card Job Role ‘Rail Labourer – National’
- TLIF0020 Safely Access the Rail Corridor (or equivalent)
- Construction Induction Card/White Card
By choosing to enrol in this accelerated course, you are indicating that you have prior experience. On enrolment, you will be required to complete a safety self-questionnaire indicating your experience, which will be reviewed by our trainer.
Pre-Requisites – Pre Course Reading
It is recommended that students complete self paced pre-reading prior the commencement of class. This is provided on enrolment.
Other courses you might also be interested in:
- Track Certifier
- Accelerated National Rail Labourer’s Course
- V/Line Track Awareness Course
- Organising Category 3 Rail Medicals
- ARTC Safeworking: Handsignaller, TFPC Level 1-3
- Rail Welding and Recertification
Click this link to view the ARA Rail Training Matrix.
| Duration: | Minimum 4 days training with a maximum 6 months to complete the practical training |
|---|---|
| Cost (pp): | $850.00 |
| Location: | Maribyrnong, Newport or onsite on request |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom based learning (face to face) |
| Assessment Type: | Theory and Practical Asssessment |
| Units of Competency: |
Statement of Attainment |
| Entry Requirements: | Based on industry consultation and job role expectation as per the RIW National Track and Civil Matrix, TAA has the following admission requirements: Students must provide either:
TAA requires all students to be 18 years of age or older It is also a Training Ahead recommendation to complete the pre-reading provided on enrolment. |
| When does the course expire: | National units do not expire. |
| What to bring and wear: |
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:
If PPE is not provided, it can be purchased from the Training Ahead office for $40 (This includes a hard hat, vest, gloves, safety glasses) |
Additional Information
RTO
This is nationally acreddited training delivery by Aakira Pty Ltd trading as Training Ahead Australia (RTO Code: 45462)
Employment Pathways
This course provides a pathway to work in the following rail industry job roles:
- Rail Infrastructure – Track Work
- Track Worker, Track Installer, Track Maintainer
- Rail Infrastructure – Structures
- Structures Maintainer
- Rail Infrastructure – Track Surfacing
- Plant Operator, Mobile Plant Operator, Way Gang Driver
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.
ID to Bring
You are required to bring photo ID, ideally, one of the following two types:
- Australian Drivers Licence
- Passport
Work Placement
You will not be required to complete work placement for this course.
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.
Upcoming courses
National Rail Labourer Course (Known as Cert II in Rail Infrastructure Core Units)
| Start | End Date | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/04/2024 | 02/05/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 13/05/2024 | 16/05/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 27/05/2024 | 30/05/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 11/06/2024 | 14/06/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 24/06/2024 | 27/06/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 08/07/2024 | 11/07/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 22/07/2024 | 25/07/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 05/08/2024 | 08/08/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 19/08/2024 | 22/08/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 02/09/2024 | 05/09/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 16/09/2024 | 19/09/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 30/09/2024 | 03/10/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 14/10/2024 | 17/10/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 28/10/2024 | 31/10/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 11/11/2024 | 14/11/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 25/11/2024 | 28/11/2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 09/12/2024 | 12/12/2024 | $850.00 |