Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Pty Ltd provide Safely Access the Rail Corridor (SARC) and Core Units Package for participants who are required to access the rail corridor as part of their role. Rail Track Workers engaged in basic operations within the rail infrastructure environment who undertake a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures. Our course is Nationally Recognised and is in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice.
The Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure – 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.
Upon successful completion of all assessments, students will receive: Statement of Attainments in:
- TLIF0020 – Safely Access the Rail Corridor
- 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 skills and knowledge in the below:
- Demonstrate how to safely access and work in the rail corridor.
- Recognise the danger zone.
- Identify and access a safe place.
- Identify the direction of approaching traffic.
- Apply minimum sighting distances.
- Maintain situational awareness to identify potential risks.
- Identify and explain the use of communication tools when working in the rail environment.
- Identify electrical safety hazards and controls used in the rail corridor.
- Identify unsafe situations within the rail environment.
- 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) 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 may 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.
- 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 rail simulated 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
Upcoming Courses for Safely Access the Rail Corridor (SARC) & Core Units of Competency for Rail Industry Worker Package Training
For all upcoming courses for Safely Access the Rail Corridor (SARC) & Core Units of Competency for Rail Industry Worker Package, please contact us to find out if we can arrange a custom course for you.
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.
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Unit of Competency
- TLIF0020 – Safely Access the Rail Corridor
- 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
It is recommended to hold a White card – Construction Induction as a requirement for Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card. Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy can provide White Card Training.
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
16 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 Safely Access the Rail Corridor & Core Units course, participants will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.
This course is a partial completion of TLI27121 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment certificate issued on successful completion.
- 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.