Category 3 Rail Medical
MEDICAL_Only
Workers in this category are also known as non-safety critical workers. Often referred to as Around the Track Personnel, these workers are responsible for their own safety and the safety of fellow workers. A medical assessment will check the ability of a worker to walk in the rail corridor, work under supervision and identify and move to a safe place.
This medical includes an assessment of:
- Hearing (up to 2000 Hz)
- Vision
- Mobility
- Drug & Alcohol screen.
This medical is valid from the date of the issue until the employee reaches 40 years of age. After the age of 40, a medical renewal is required every 5 years.
The Category 3 Rail Medical is the minimum requirement to work within the Rail Corridor.

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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.
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Category 3 Rail Medical
Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | ||
30 May 2025 | 07:00 am – 07:30 am | Rail Academy Newport | 10 | $300.00 | ||
2 June 2025 | 07:00 am – 07:30 am | Rail Academy Newport | 10 | $300.00 | ||
6 June 2025 | 07:00 am – 07:30 am | Rail Academy Newport | 10 | $300.00 | ||
13 June 2025 | 07:00 am – 07:30 am | Rail Academy Newport | 10 | $300.00 | ||
16 June 2025 | 07:00 am – 07:30 am | Rail Academy Newport | 10 | $300.00 | ||
20 June 2025 | 07:00 am – 07:30 am | Rail Academy Newport | 10 | $300.00 | ||
23 June 2025 | 07:00 am – 07:30 am | Rail Academy Newport | 10 | $300.00 | ||
27 June 2025 | 07:00 am – 07:30 am | Rail Academy Newport | 10 | $300.00 | ||
30 June 2025 | 06:30 am – 07:30 am | CERT – Rail Academy, VIC | 10 | $300.00 | ||
4 July 2025 | 06:30 am – 07:30 am | CERT – Rail Academy, VIC | 10 | $300.00 | ||
7 July 2025 | 06:30 am – 07:30 am | CERT – Rail Academy, VIC | 10 | $300.00 | ||
11 July 2025 | 06:30 am – 07:30 am | CERT – Rail Academy, VIC | 10 | $300.00 | ||
14 July 2025 | 06:30 am – 07:30 am | CERT – Rail Academy, VIC | 10 | $300.00 | ||
18 July 2025 | 06:30 am – 07:30 am | CERT – Rail Academy, VIC | 10 | $300.00 | ||
21 July 2025 | 06:30 am – 07:30 am | CERT – Rail Academy, VIC | 10 | $300.00 | ||
25 July 2025 | 06:30 am – 07:30 am | CERT – Rail Academy, VIC | 10 | $300.00 | ||
28 July 2025 | 06:30 am – 07:30 am | CERT – Rail Academy, VIC | 10 | $300.00 | ||
1 August 2025 | 06:30 am – 07:30 am | CERT – Rail Academy, VIC | 10 | $300.00 |