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Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Pty Ltd provide Rail Track Workers engaged in basic operations within the rail infrastructure environment undertaking a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures.
Our course is Nationally Recognised and is in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice. This course aligns with the rail industry worker (RIW) national track and civil matrix by providing a suite of core competencies required for entry-level rail labourer and track worker roles.
Upon completion of your Rail training with Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy we can award competencies to a cardholder direct in the RIW System. If you would like this to happen please provide your RIW card number to our Administration Team.
This course consists of six core units. These units form the basis of a Rail Worker Basic Skill Set. Rail operators consider this skill set to be a minimum requirement for anyone wanting to work within the rail corridor as a track worker.
This course is designed to allow you to work as a rail labour in the rail corridor Danger Zone conducting track work / rail labourer tasks and activities under the supervision of a Worksite Supervisor / Track Maintainer.
The Rail Industry Worker National Track and Civil Matrix has designated that rail labourers need to hold these units to undertake a Rail Labourer Job Role in the Rail Corridor.
This course provides the foundation for workers to operate safely and contribute to track construction and maintenance.
The Core Units rail training course is structured to give learners the skills and knowledge required to safely work around the rail corridor and danger zone with the permission of the access provider, in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. This training introduces participants to the key generic hazards of operating in a rail environment.
This is mandatory to work within the rail corridor.
Upon successful completion of all assessments, students will receive: Statement of Attainment.
Topics
The following topics are covered within this course:
- TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools
- TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
- TLIE1003 Participate in basic workplace communication
- TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedure
- TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
- TLIU2008 Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure
This course has been designed to cover all skills and knowledge in the below:
- Maintaining and using hand tools in accordance with the workplace procedures and safe working codes across a variety of operational workplace contexts within the transport and logistics industry.
- Shifting loads safely using manual handling methods.
- Participating effectively in basic workplace communication as an integral part of routine work in the context of workplace concerned.
- Communicating information about routine tasks, processes, events or skills, participating in group discussions to achieve appropriate work outcomes and representing group views to others.
- Following and applying work health and safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety procedures when carrying out work activities in compliance with the relevant WHS Regulations.
- Caring for the environment during rail infrastructure maintenance and construction activities in accordance with rail industry standards, safe working and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures. This course is designed for all Rail Track Workers engaged in basic operations within the rail infrastructure environment undertaking a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures.
- Applying fatigue management strategies within the transport and logistics industry. Work is undertaken in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes and guidelines.
Job roles and titles very across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Track Worker
- Track Installer
- Track Maintainer
Topics covered in the course are as follows:
- Follow workplace procedures.
- Complete work health and safety records
- Select, use and maintain hand tools.
- Store and secure hand tools
- Assess risks.
- Appropriate forms of communication
- Correct manual handling techniques.
- Effective listening skills
- Minimise the effects of pollution during work and maintenance.
- Handling and moving environmentally hazardous materials safely report environmental breached.
- Identify and act on signs of fatigue
Assessment Methods
The following assessment methods are used within this course:
- Theory assessment (closed book, conducted in class)
- Practical demonstration (conducted in a stimulated environment)
Delivery Method
Newcastle Rescue offers various options for delivery. We may also offer delivery at workplace sites where adequate facilities for training and assessment are available.
- This course is delivered face-to-face training and assessment
- Support from qualified instructors
RIW – Rail industry worker
Please visit https://www.riw.net.au/ for information on how to apply for a card and FAQ’s.
Medical Information
Please visit https://companymedicalservices.com.au/rail-medicals/ for information regarding Category 3 Rail Medical.
If there are no upcoming scheduled courses for Core Units Rail Training, please contact us to find out if we can arrange a custom course for you.
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Unit of Competency
The following topics are covered within this course:
- TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools
- TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
- TLIE1003 Participate in basic workplace communication
- TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedure
- TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
- TLIU2008 Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course, however, to satisfy Rail Network Requirements* the following is required:
- TLIF0020 Safely Access the Rail Corridor
Rail Network Operators in most States and Territories require workers to hold the above prior to entering rail worksites.
It is recommended to hold CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
(Whitecard) as a requirement for Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card.
Language Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N)
Participants undergo an assessment prior to commencement of training which assists us to identify any learning support which may be required. This course requires participants to have language, literacy, and numeracy skill levels to be able to:
- Read and understand work safety signs and symbols
- Read and understand workplace policies, procedures, and information
- Understand basic spoken English
- Communicate basic safety-related information
RIW – Rail industry worker
Please visit this link https://www.riw.net.au/ for information on how to apply for a card and FAQ’s.
Medical Information
Please visit this link https://companymedicalservices.com.au/rail-medicals/ for information regarding Category 3 Rail Medical.
Duration of Course
8 hours
Course Delivery
Newcastle Rescue offers various options for delivery. We may also offer delivery at workplace sites where adequate facilities for training and assessment are available.
- This course is delivered face-to-face training and assessment
- Support from qualified instructors
PPE Required
Participants are to provide their own workplace appropriate gloves. Participants are to wear comfortable clothing and closed in shoes.
Practical aspects of this course require participants to apply appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:
- Orange hi-vis apparel
- Long sleeve shirt
- Long pants
- Steel capped boots
- Gloves
- Eye, ear, and head protection
Information on PPE requirements will be provided by your local Newcastle Rescue office on request with specific course information.
Physical Requirement – a participant must be in good health and medically fit for work.
Assessment
Participants will complete a theory based assessment and a practical based assessment to determine their competence.
The following assessment methods are used within this course:
• Theory assessment (closed book, conducted in class)
• Practical demonstration (conducted in a stimulated environment)
On successful completion of the Six Core Units course, participants will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.
- Participant Name
- Units of Competency Completed
- Date of Completion
- Statement of Attainment Number
Recognition of Prior Learning
All participants are offered the opportunity to apply for RPL. Please refer to the Student Handbook (located in resources) or phone 1300 356 686 for the procedure of how to apply.
USI
From 1st January 2015, it is a requirement when enrolling in a Nationally Recognised training course to have a Unique Student Identifier Number (USI). Certifications cannot be issued until the USI number has been provided and verified.
