Safely Access the Rail Corridor (SARC)
This course has been designed for workers who are required to access the rail corridor as part of their role. It is designed to give learners the skills and knowledge required to safely enter and navigate around the rail corridor and danger zone with the permission of the access provider in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
It includes following the policies, procedures and protocols of the access provider for situational awareness and rail safety and to operate under local track protection rules in accordance with safe working and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures, including accessing and interpreting information about track protection requirements, carrying out assigned protection and/or work activities, and responding appropriately to safety incidents and abnormal situations within the limits of personal responsibility.
Certificates
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Upon successful completion of all assessments, students will receive:
- TLIF0020 – Safely access the rail corridor
Pathway
Participants may wish to expand their knowledge and skills in the rail industry and enrol within the TLI27121 – Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure qualification.
Topics
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The following topics are covered within this course:
- Demonstrate how to safely access and work in the rail corridor
- Recognise the danger zone
- Identify and access a safe place
- Identify the direction of approaching traffic
- Apply minimum sighting distances
- Maintain situational awareness to identify potential risks
- Identify and explain the use of communication tools when working in the rail environment
- Identify electrical safety hazards, risks and controls used in the rail corridor
- Identify and report unsafe situations within the rail environment
- Undertake work activities under local track protection rules in accordance with safeworking rules, procedures and regulatory requirements
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- CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (superseded as at 07/04/2022 – Credit transfer to CPCWHS1001 required)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 3 Rail Medical), including Drug & alcohol
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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- Theory assessment (open book)
- Practical assessment
Delivery Method
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- This course is facilitated via a face to face workshop
Recertification
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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.
Location
Enrol into this course
| Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | ||
| 7 May 2025 | 08:00 am – 03:30 pm | Wingfield | 6 | $265.00 | ||
| 21 May 2025 | 08:00 am – 03:30 pm | Wingfield | 9 | $265.00 | ||
| 4 June 2025 | 08:00 am – 03:30 pm | Wingfield | 10 | $265.00 | ||
| 18 June 2025 | 08:00 am – 03:30 pm | Wingfield | 10 | $265.00 |