Track Vehicle Operations (TMO) Hi Rail

Who this is for
Employed rail workers who operate or support the operation of hi-rail / on-track vehicles as part of maintenance, inspection or project works—e.g. plant operators, maintainers, drivers and structures/track crews requiring on-track access within defined worksites.

Purpose
To develop competent, safety-focused operators who can prepare, on-track, run and off-track road/rail and light on-track equipment in accordance with network safeworking rules, site procedures and regulatory requirements—minimising possession risk and supporting reliable work delivery.

What the program covers (aligned to the listed units)

• Pre-operational & post-operational checks: vehicle condition, safety systems, documentation, permits and work pack review.
• On-track approvals & communications: obtain authority to enter the corridor, coordinate with protection personnel and traffic management.
• On-tracking and off-tracking: correct set-up, transition to rail mode, clearance, stabling and isolation.
• Operating within a defined worksite: speed, separation, signalling interfaces, lookout protocols and emergency response.
• Operating light and heavy on-track equipment (within role scope): manoeuvring, positioning for tasks, worksite hazard control, environmental and quality requirements.
• Records & hand-back: logs, defect reports and network documentation.

How it’s delivered
Workplace-integrated training using employer plant, processes and work fronts where practicable, supported by targeted simulations for rare or high-risk scenarios. Assessment combines direct observation, practical tasks, questioning and third-party supervisor reports to demonstrate safe, consistent performance over time.

Outcomes
Graduates can safely:

• prepare and check vehicles/equipment for track operations
• obtain and comply with on-track authorities
• on-track, run and off-track hi-rail/on-track vehicles within a defined worksite
• complete required records and hand-back to network standards