ARTC TA20 Lookout and Handsignaller Course

ARTC TA20 Lookout and Handsignaller Course

Training Ahead is an approved training supplier of ARTC and offers the ARTC TA20 Lookout and Handsignaller Course.

This course is intended for people who are seeking a career in the rail industry performing Lookout and Handsignaller tasks in accordance with the ARTC Code of Practice for Victorian Main Line area.

This course is recognised on the following Victorian railway networks: ARTC

On completion of this course, it will make up the Rail Industry Workers Card Job Roles

  • ARTC – Track Protection – Lookout (VIC)
  • ARTC – Track Protection – Handsignaller (VIC)
Duration: 3 day classroom based training + infield logbook
Cost (pp): $1000 (GST Free)
Location: 8-10 Sloane Street, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
Delivery Method: Classroom based learning (face to face)
Assessment Type: Theory Assessment, Practical Assessment and Infield Logbook
Units of Competency:

Statement of Attainment:

  • TLIF0027 Perform lookout duties (R1)
  • TLIF2082 Perform Handsignaller duties (R2)
  • TLIW0007 Operate under track protection rules (R1)
  • TLIF2097 Use audible track warning devices (R2)

Certificate of Achievement

  • ARTC TA20 Lookout and Handsignaller
Entry Requirements:

TAA Admission Requirements

Based on industry consultation and job role expectation as per the ARTC Safeworking Matrix, TAA has the following admission requirements:

Student must provide:

  • General/Medical Requirements:
    • Category 1 Rail Medical
  • Statement of Attainments (or equivalent):
    • TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
    • CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
When does the course expire: The ARTC Certificate of Achievement expire every 2 years. Recertifications can be completed through Training Ahead Australia.
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:

  • Work boots – ankle supportive, steel capped and lace up
  • Long pants
  • 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).



Additional Information

RTO

This is nationally acreddited training delivery by Aakira Pty Ltd trading as Training Ahead Australia (RTO Code: 45462)

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.

Employment Pathways

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

When does this course expire

The units of competency do not expire however the ARTC Certificate of Achievement expire every 2 years. Recertifications can be completed through Training Ahead Australia.

ID to Bring

You are required to bring photo ID, ideally, one of the following two types:

  • Australian Drivers Licence
  • Passport
Work Placement

Students will be required to complete an infield logbook undertaking the role under guided supervision of a competent and qualified mentor on at least three separate occasions.

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.

Government Funded Training

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

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
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ARTC TA20 Lookout and Handsignaller Course
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09/09/2024 11/09/2024 $1,000.00
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