QR3.16 Protection Officer
QR3.16 QNRP
7 days
$2,000.00
- Classroom based theory assessment
This course is for Queensland Rail employees or contractors who are employed in, or transitioning into, the role of Protection Officer on the Queensland Rail network. Participants are required to assess, plan and implement trackside safety protection for themselves or their workgroups in accordance with Queensland Network Rules and Procedures (QNRP).
Typical participants include Queensland Rail employees and principal contractor staff nominated by Queensland Rail to perform Protection Officer duties, including track and civil maintenance crews, infrastructure project delivery personnel, and other rail corridor workers whose role requires them to hold Protection Officer authorisation under Queensland Rail’s competency framework.
The course assumes that participants are employed and have been nominated by Queensland Rail or an approved contractor to undertake Protection Officer training. It is not suitable for jobseekers or workers without confirmed employment and a clear operational requirement to perform Protection Officer duties on the Queensland Rail network.
Certificates
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qualification as well as the national units of competency:
- TLIL3082 Implement absolute signal blocking
- TLIE0002 Process workplace documentation
- TLIE2029 Conduct workplace information briefings
- TLIF0023 Conduct track protection assessment
- TLIG0003 Work effectively with others
- TLIE0009 Carry out basic workplace calculations
- TLIW0007 Operate under track protection rules
delivered within this course and is a requirement to attain the Protection Officer qualification.
Topics
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At the successful completion of this course participants will have the knowledge & understanding of the following:
- Describe the role and responsibilities of a Protection Officer (PO)
- Use the Rules and Procedures to obtain relevant information for PO activity
- Identify key considerations in their area of operation (Walking in the danger zone)
- Describe the methods and types of protection relevant to given situations
- Undertake the requirements for planning for protection
- Undertake the requirements for implementing and managing protection
Entry Requirements
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Language Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N)
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Assessment
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- Classroom based theory assessment
Delivery Method
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- Successfully complete 6 theory assessments in the classroom
- Complete a mentoring process in the field prior to being practically assessed
- Successfully complete a practical assessment
Recertification
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Reaccreditation: 3 years – field assessment of monitoring events maintained. If not, full retraining is required.
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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