Track Certification & Examination Course

Course Description

This course is intended for people who are seeking to further their career in rail infrastructure as a Track Certification or Track Examiner.

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
- 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
- TLIU2008 Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure
- TLIB2085 Apply Track Fundamental

Delivery Method

Classroom based (face to face) training.

Assessment Type

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

Duration

5 days + 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

TLIB3094 Check and repair track geometry
TLIB3095 Check and repair points and crossing
TLIB3099 Examine track infrastructure
TLIB3100 Visually inspect track infrastructure

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:

Rail Infrastructure – Track Work
- Track Worker
- Track Installer
- Track Maintainer
Rail Infrastructure – Structures
- Structures Maintainer
Rail Infrastructure – Track Surfacing
Plant Operator
Mobile Plant Operator
Way Gang Driver

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