Road-Rail Plant Operator

Course Description

This course consists of 4 units that will enable you to operate road/rail vehicles on track in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. The course is designed to provide hands on training to drivers and operators of:

- Hi-rail plant and equipment
- Road/rail vehicles (4-wheel drives & trucks)

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
- TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools
- TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
- TLIE1003 Participate in basic workplace communications
- TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedures
- TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
- TLIB2085 Apply track fundamentals
- TLIU2008 Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure

As well as a current RIW Card and Category 1 Medical, students must hold a current Driver’s License for the type of vehicle you will be driving. Competency or ticket for the plant item you will be operating.

Delivery Method

Classroom based (face to face) training.

Assessment Type

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

Duration

2 days

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

TLIC3045 Operate road/rail vehicle
TLIC2058 Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on track equipment
TLIC2054 Access rail track to run track vehicle within defined worksite
TLIC0010 Propel and operate light on-track equipment

Please note: The units of competency do not expire however the Certificate of Achievement expire every 5 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:

Rail Bound Plant Operator
Track Vehicle Operator
Mobile Plant Operator

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