Work as a Safety Observer/Spotter

Course Code

RIIRTM203E

Duration

1 day

Cost

$320.00

Location

Salisbury
460 – 492 Beaudesert Road, Salisbury QLD 4107
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1300 042 378

Medical Requirement

Certificates

  • Classroom Theory Assessment
  • Simulated Practical Assessment

This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to work safely as a safety observer/spotter in rail maintenance, rail construction and rail infrastructure project environments. It covers identifying and managing worksite hazards, establishing exclusion and no-go zones, maintaining visibility of work activities, communicating hazards and supporting safe work practices around plant, vehicles, workers and controlled work areas.

Certificates

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S.O.A. for RIIRTM203E – Work as a Safety Observer/Spotter

Topics

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  • Plan and prepare to work as a safety observer/spotter.
  • Identify and manage worksite hazards.
  • Confirm work areas allow safe vehicle, plant and pedestrian access.
  • Maintain exclusion, no-go and pedestrian zones.
  • Use communication devices to support work activities.
  • Monitor work activities and communicate identified hazards.
  • Conduct clean-up activities in accordance with site requirements.

Entry Requirements

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Language Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N)

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This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to work safely as a safety observer/spotter in rail maintenance, rail construction and rail infrastructure project environments. It covers identifying and managing worksite hazards, establishing exclusion and no-go zones, maintaining visibility of work activities, communicating hazards and supporting safe work practices around plant, vehicles, workers and controlled work areas. 

Assessment

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  • Classroom Theory Assessment
  • Simulated Practical Assessment

Delivery Method

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  • 1 day face-to-face, including training, theory assessment and practical assessment.

Recertification

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This is a nationally recognised Unit of Competence and does not require recertification.

 

Medical Requirement

CAT 3 Medical

A Category 3 Medical is an assessment designed to help non-safety critical workers make sure their health and fitness does not impact the rail network. The CAT 3 Medical tests your ability to operate safely in the rail corridor so you can hear instructions, move to a safe place, and maintain an awareness of your surroundings.

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In order to obtain your Rail Industry Worker Card (RIW Card) upon the completion of this course, you will also need to undertake a minimum of a Category 3 Rail Medical.

Category 3 Rail Medicals can be booked simultaneously when scheduling your course booking via the Enrolment button.

Location

Salisbury

460 – 492 Beaudesert Road, Salisbury QLD 4107
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1300 042 378

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