Handsignaller Level 1  & Level 2

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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.

Certificates

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Upon successful completion of all assessments, students will receive:

Statement of Attainment (Nationally Recognised)

  • TLIF0027 Perform lookout duties
  • TLIF2082 Perform handsignaller duties
  • TLIC0025 Pilot rail traffic within work on track authority limits
  • TLIW0007 Operate under track protection rules
  • TLIW2037 Clip and secure points
  • TLIF2097 Use audible track warning devices

 

Certificate of Achievement 

  • ARTC NSW Handsignaller Level 1
  • ARTC NSW Handsignaller Level 2

Note: The above are issued after ALL assessments have been completed (Refer to Assessment Methods to view all assessments within this course)

Topics

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The following topics are covered within this course:

LEVEL 1:

  • Act as a lookout
  • Act as an inner or outer handsignaller at a TWA worksite
  • Hand signal rail traffic at a worksite or within a possession

 

LEVEL 2:

  • Act as an inner or outer handsignaller at a fixed signal
  • Act as a handsignaller at defective signals
  • Pilot rail traffic into, within and out of a possession area
  • Hand signal at level crossings
  • Handsignal at a block post

Entry Requirements

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The pre-requisites for this course are as follows:

  • TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor (TfNSW SX52)
  • CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Language Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N)

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Participants will undergo an LL&N assessment at the commencement of the course. This course requires participants to have LL&N levels to be able to:

  • Read and understand work safety signs and symbols
  • Read and understand workplace policies and procedures
  • Communicate identified hazards

Assessment

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  • Theory assessment (in class)
  • On job workbook – this needs to be signed off by an already qualified Protection Officer level 1-4. You must be able to provide evidence from the person (must hold at least the minimum qualification of those being signed off) who has signed
  • Practical assessment – conducted one on one with a CERT assessor (at completion of on job workbook)
  • NB: If you are required to work within the Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Network, you will need to sit the competency assessment with the Transport for NSW Training College. Upon successful completion TfNSW will issue a Statement of Certification

Delivery Method

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  • Level 1 and Level 2 are combined as a face to face workshop (three days) and then on the job training at participants workplace

Recertification

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Recertification is required every two (2) years from the date of assessment.
Recertification takes four (4) hours and can be scheduled as required.
Contact us via phone to schedule your recertification appointment.

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Medical Requirement

Category 1 Rail Medical (CAT 1)

This is the highest level of rail medical available and is for rail workers or contractors undertaking a safety critical role requiring a high level of attentiveness to their tasks and where sudden incapacity may result in a serious incident affecting the public or the rail network.

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This course requires a CAT 1 Rail Medical.

Book your Cat 1 Rail Medical by email: medbookings@cert.edu.au or,
phone: 1300 042 378

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Handsignaller Level 1  & Level 2

ARTC NSW Handsignaller Level 1 & 2
ARTC NSW Handsignaller Level 1 & 2
ARTC NSW Handsignaller Level 1 & 2
ARTC NSW Handsignaller Level 1 & 2
Date Time Location Available Spaces Cost
2 - 4 May 2023 08:30 am - 04:30 pm CERT NSW Thornton Office 10 $890.00
19 - 21 July 2023 08:30 am - 04:30 pm CERT NSW Thornton Office 10 $890.00
21 - 23 August 2023 08:30 am - 04:30 pm CERT NSW Thornton Office 8 $890.00
8 - 10 November 2023 08:30 am - 04:30 pm CERT NSW Chullora 10 $890.00

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