Direction to Protection

The Direction-to-Protection Program is designed for anyone looking to get their start in the rail industry infrastructure space. The program will deliver Nationally Recognised Units of Competency for the Purposes of Protection Officer Training.

The Direction-to-Protection Program is designed for anyone wanting to get started in rail infrastructure without prior experience. The program will support trainees to gain the key skills to allow them entry into the rail corridor, the competencies required to become a Protection Officer and will facilitate introductions to SA employers.

The Direction-to-Protection Program supports trainees to be eligible for employment within the Rail Industry and provides a platform for advancement to higher levels of competency in the Safeworking field.

This Training Course is about implementing, managing, and fulfilling the Train Running Information (TRI) and No Authority Required (NAR) methods of Protection, and for conducting Handsignaller Duties on the ARCT Defined Interstate Network from:

  • the West End of the Dimboola Crossing Loop to Parkeston in Kalgoorlie WA,
  • Crystal Brook to Broken Hill and from
  • Port Augusta to Whyalla and
  • Adelaide Metro including Outer Harbour line.

Certificates

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If successful, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued for the following competency units:

  • TLIF0020 Safely Access the Rail Corridor
  • TLIF0027 Perform Outlook Duties
  • TLIF2082 Perform Handsignaller Duties
  • TLIW0007 Operate under track protection rules
  • TLIF2097 Use auditable warning devices
  • TLIW2037 Clip and secure points
  • TLIF0023 Conduct Track Protection Assessment

On successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment which will be uploaded to the RIW Card System for Compliance purposes.

Topics

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Participants completing this course will complete the following:

  • 3 Days Classroom Theory: Will be required in class Access to the ARTC Network and related applications for Corridor Access Authorities (CAA) and related Worksite Protection Plans which will enable the Practical Period of the On Job Application Post Theory as well as the Practical Checklist of Competence, (competency sign-off) on the final day(s).
  • 4 Day Onsite Practical: Participants will gain knowledge and skills at different rates and the number of activities required by everyone will vary from student to student.
  • There may be additional training required following the initial week which Momentum will fund as a contribution to the Project.

 

Entry Requirements

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Participants completing this course must hold the following AQF competency units:

  • CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry  OR
  • CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (superseded as at 07/04/2022 – Credit transfer to CPCWHS1001 required)

Participants will also require a

  • Compliant Certificate of Fitness (Category 1 Rail Medical), including Drug & alcohol and Musculoskeletal

Language Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N)

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Participants undergo an assessment prior to commencement of training which assists us to identify any learning support which may be required. This course requires participants to have language, literacy and numeracy skill levels to be able to:

  • Read and understand work safety signs and symbols
  • Read and understand workplace policies, procedures and information
  • Understand basic spoken English
  • Communicate basic safety-related information

Assessment

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  • Knowledge Assessment
  • Performance Assessment
  • Practical period of On Job Application
  • Practical Competency Checklist Sign-off

Delivery Method

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This course is facilitated face to face at CERT South Australia’s Wingfield office.

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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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