National Track Worker Course

This course provides the foundational competencies required for many rail labouring and plant roles on most Australian railway networks.

This course covers 6 (TLI27121) Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure Core Units.

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, it will make up the Rail Industry Workers Card Job Role ‘Rail Labourer – National’

By choosing to enroll 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.

Duration: Minimum 4 days training with a maximum 6 months to complete the practical training
Cost (pp): $850 (GST Free)
Location: Contact TAA directly for details on training location
Delivery Method: Classroom based learning (face to face)
Assessment Type: Knowledge assessment and practical observation assessment
Outcome:

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)
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:

Statement of Attainments (or superseded and equivalent):

  • TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor

It is also a Training Ahead recommendation to complete the pre-reading provided on enrolment.

When does the course expire: This course does not expire.
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



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 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 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:

  • 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

Upcoming courses

National Track Worker Course – SA
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