Protection Officer Level 4 Course

Course Description

This course is intended for people seeking a career in the rail industry performing Protection Officer Level 4 tasks for New South Wales and Queensland ARTC network.

Yakka is an approved supplier of ARTC, this course is recognised on the ARTC network.

Entry Requirements

Based on industry consultation and job role expectation as per the RIW National Track and Civil Matrix, Yakka has the following admission requirements:

Statement of Attainments (or equivalent):

- TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
- CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- TLIF0027 Perform lookout duties
- TLIF2082 Perform handsignaller duties
- TLIL3082 Implement absolute signal blocking
- TLIW0007 Operate under track protection rules
- TLIW2037 Clip and secure points
- TLIF2097 Use audible track warning devices
- TLIF0023 Conduct track protection assessment
- TLIL3082 Implement absolute signal blocking
- TLIC0025 Pilot rail traffic within work on track authority limits
- TLIL4069 Plan and coordinate protection for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority
- TLIL3083 Implement a track work authority

Entry requirements cont.

Certificate of Achievement (not expired):
- ARTC NSW/QLD Handsignaller Level
  1 Currency
- ARTC NSW/QLD Handsignaller Level
  2 Currency
- ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer
  Level 1 Currency
- ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer
  Level 2 Currency
- ARTC NSW/QLD Protection Officer
  Level 3 Currency
General/Medical Requirements:
- Category 1 Rail Medical
- ARTC National Contractor Induction

Delivery Method

Classroom based (face to face) training.

Assessment Type

Knowledge assessment, practical observation
assessment and in field logbook with workplace
observation(s).

Duration

1 day + on the job assessment.

Location

Block 4/460-492 Beaudesert Road Salisbury Qld
Or a workplace/or negotiated training location

Course Fee

Contact administration for this information.

Units of Competency

Statement of Attainment

TLIL3084 Implement a local possession authority

Please note: The units of competency do not expire however the Certificate of Achievement expire every 2 years. You can complete the recertification with Yakka Training.

Employment Pathways / Job Roles

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

ARTC Rail Safeworking – ARTC
ARTC NSW/QLD Track Vehicle Operator
Track Certifier & Examiner

What to bring / wear

The practical will be completed in a simulated rail corridor and full PPE will be required. The following standard PPE is required:

Safety boots – ankle support, steel cap and lace up
Long pants
Rail approved orange long sleeve high visibility shirt or high visibility vest
Eye protection
Hard hat