Home » NSW Courses

NSW Courses

CERT Training is an approved supplier for Transport for NSW (TFNSW), Country Regional Network (CRN) and Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) NSW Networks. We also provide approved and accredited courses for all major interstate rail network operators.

Get your Rail Career Started in NSW

Gain the essential skills to work on the NSW Rail Network with the course recognised by all Rail Network Operators

Home » NSW Courses

NSW Courses

CERT Training is an approved supplier for Transport for NSW (TFNSW), Country Regional Network (CRN) and Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) NSW Networks. We also provide approved and accredited courses for all major interstate rail network operators.

Get your Rail Career Started in QLD

Essential training for anyone wanting to work on the QLD Rail Network. Don't miss the opportunity to get skilled, and start working now.

NSW ARTC Track Vehicle Operator

The Track Vehicle Operator training course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to fixed signals, follow safeworking rules and operating procedures required by track vehicle operators to operate track vehicles.
This course covers the rules and procedures for working with fixed signals, work on track authorities and operating track vehicles using the normal method of safeworking in use.

This course is intended for persons who want a career in the rail industry performing the duties as a Track Vehicle Operator on the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) NSW Network.

NSW ARTC Track Examiner & Certifier

This course involves the skills and knowledge required to check and repair track geometry, examine track and right of way infrastructure in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.
It includes determining the job requirements, restoring track geometry, checking track compliance after work and completing required documentation.
This course also involves preparing for examination, examining track and right of way, analysing examination results and reporting findings, patrolling the track and right of way infrastructure, and recording identified defects.

TFNSW Track Protection Officer Level 2

Track Protection Officer Level 2 aims to equip participants with the required knowledge and skills to coordinate and manage track protection in accordance with Safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures for Track Occupancy Authority.

TFNSW Track Protection Officer Level 1

Track Protection Officer Level 1 aims to equip participants with the required knowledge and skills to coordinate and manage track protection in accordance with Safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures for Lookout working and Absolute Signal Blocking.

Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure – Core Units

The Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure – Core Units course is a selection of units from the TLI27121 qualification and is designed for persons engaged in aspects of rail infrastructure work undertaking routines and procedures while taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

TFNSW Accessing the Rail Corridor Induction (SX52) – Thornton

Gain the skills required to Safely Access the Rail Corridor (SARC, TFNSW SX52) on the Transport for NSW Rail Network in this course previoulsy known as ‘Rail Industry Safety Induction’ or RISI Training.

TFNSW Accessing the Rail Corridor Induction (SX52) – Wagga Wagga

Gain the skills required to Safely Access the Rail Corridor (SARC, TFNSW SX52) on the Transport for NSW Rail Network in this course previoulsy known as ‘Rail Industry Safety Induction’ or RISI Training.

TFNSW Accessing the Rail Corridor Induction (SX52) – Chullora

Gain the skills required to Safely Access the Rail Corridor (SARC, TFNSW SX52) on the Transport for NSW Rail Network in this course previoulsy known as ‘Rail Industry Safety Induction’ or RISI Training.

NSW ARTC Protection Officer Level 1

As a Protection Officer Level 1, you will assess all risks associated with work undertaken during entry into and, within the rail corridor. You will learn to use Controlled Signal Blocking (CSB) or Lookout Working skills to protect and maintain safety on the worksite.

Handsignaller Level 1 & Level 2

This course is designed for rail industry workers pursuing a career as a Handsignaller Level 1 & 2 on the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) NSW Network. This course provides full training competencies for both Handsignaller Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications.

NSW Adjust Rail

This course involves the skills and knowledge required to adjust rail in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures. It includes identifying and determining the requirements for rail adjustment, undertaking rail adjustment, and completing all required documentation.

NSW ARTC Protection Officer Level 2

Designed for workers who want a career as a Protection Officer Level 2, during this course you will gain the skills to protect worksites and workers in the ARTC rail network in NSW using a Track Occupancy Authority (TOA). This course will detail the rules and procedures for using the Pilot Staff Working and Train Order Working using and compiling Track Occupancy Authority (TOA) methods of worksite protection.

Apply Safety Critical Communications in the Rail Environment

This course is designed to develop and further increase participant’s communication and negotiation skills across the rail industry and improve safety critical communications behaviours.

NSW ARTC Safeworking Level 1

The ARTC Safeworking level 1 course is designed to cover managing track vehicle movements, the rules and procedures for using track vehicle movement instructions, rail vehicle detection systems and special working.

NSW ARTC Protection Officer Level 3

ARTC NSW Protection Officer Level 3 will equip you with the skills to coordinate the passage of rail traffic through multiple worksites, arrange protection for Type F level crossings as well as understand the rules and procedures for managing a Track Work Authority method of worksite protection.

Track Machine Operator (TMO) Medium/Heavy

Track Machine Operator Medium/Heavy will provide you with the skills and knowledge to travel a medium or heavy (over 10tonne) self-propelled track vehicle on a rail network in accordance with the network owner’s policies and procedures.

While the units of competency provided in this course are nationally recognised by most railways in Australia, additional operator-specific inductions and training may need to be completed before operating a Hi-Rail on individual rail networks

NSW ARTC Protection Officer Level 4

This course is intended for persons who want a career in the rail industry performing the duties as a Protection Officer Level 4 on the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) NSW Network. You will gain the skills and experience to implement a Local Possession Authority (LPA) and arrange for work trains to enter the limits of a TOA or an LPA.