Cat 3 Medical
A Category 3 Medical, often referred to as a CAT 3 Medical, is an assessment designed to help non-safety critical workers make sure their health and fitness do 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.
A Category 3 Rail Medical focuses primarily on medical conditions that could impact a rail worker’s ability to detect and react quickly to an oncoming train or warnings.
Completion of the Cat 3 rail medical is the minimum requirement to obtain a Rail Industry Worker Card (RIW card) or a Rail Industry Standard Induction (RISI) Card and takes 30 minutes.
What is included in a CAT 3 Medical:
The Category 3 rail medical is the minimum requirement for working within the rail corridor. This medical includes the following assessments:
- Hearing (up to 2000 Hz)
- Vision
- Mobility
- Drug and Alcohol screen
How long is a Category 3 Medical valid for?
Category 3 Rail medicals are valid from the date of commencement to:
- Up until the age 40
- Aged 40+: Require renewal every 5 years
Category 3 rail workers who have had a full health assessment less than 5 years before turning 40 (e.g. for pre-employment) may have their next periodic assessments scheduled 5 years from that date.
CERT Training partners with authorised health professionals at Company Medical Services (CMS) to provide Category 3 rail safety medical, as well as pre-employment medicals and other services nationally.
It is recommended you wear clothing that allows you to comfortably and freely perform a full range of movements including bending, squatting, kneeling, and stretching.
If you have hearing aid/s, any glasses, contact lenses or corrective lenses, please make sure to bring them to your appointment, as well as your prescription medication and/or any other documentation to assist with the Drug and Alcohol screening.
Book your Cat 3 Rail Medical by contacting us via email: bookings@certrail.com or, phone: 1300 042 378
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