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What is the ARTC and How can you get a NSW rail job?
For those interested in a challenging and rewarding career in freight rail, there’s plenty of opportunities around Australia. One of the largest freight operators in the country is the ARTC, who operate freight services across huge distances in Australia. The service currently employs thousands of Australians in well-paid and long-term roles around the country, including…
RIW Card Course: Safely Access the Rail Corridor
Working close to trains is exhilarating. However, there are ongoing health and safety protocols you will need to follow to keep yourself and others safe. Hence, courses like the mandatory Safely Access the Rail Corridor (RIW card course) are important.
Which Railway Courses Will Get You the Job You Want?
Getting a job on the railways can be the start of an amazing and adventurous career. But getting started may mean you have to complete the relevant railway courses for training and safety to find the perfect job. There are many entry points to a career on the railway and the best place to…
How Do I Get a Job on the Railway?
Railway jobs remain a popular career choice for many Australians. Railways continue to expand across the country and challenging and rewarding career paths are being added every day. If you’re looking to find your start to a career on the railroads then you have to have the qualification and requirements such as medical assessments, and…
Improve your Safety Critical Communications
The Safety Critical Communications in the Rail Environment course is designed to develop and further increase participant’s communication and negotiation skills across the rail industry and improve safety critical communications behaviours. During the course, you will learn how to: * Provide timely and accurate operational information and coordination * Communicate accurate operational information * Contingency management skills…
The Dos and Don’ts of Railway Safety
Like all industries, the Australian railway sector faces its own unique risks. Depending on how you interact with the network, the dangers could range from electrocution during routine track maintenance to a high-impact collision at a level crossing. With the national network stretching for more than 36,000 kilometres and some of the fastest trains…
How to Upskill Team Members with CERT
CERT is Australia’s leading provider of courses for the certification of employees in the rail industry. We offer you a comprehensive list of courses for all the specialisations, including high risk jobs, as well as upskill courses for your team members. If you want to keep your team up to date with the latest skills,…
How to Become a Train Driver in Victoria
Read on for a guide on how to become a train driver in Victoria, from the necessary qualifications and training to different career opportunities that await you on the tracks.
What Rail Medical Do I Need as an Industry Worker?
To prove that you are healthy and fit to do your job, you are required to pass various rail medical examinations, conducted in line with the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers.
Inland Rail, Cross River Rail: Exciting Rail Projects in Australia
Australia has one of the most advanced rail networks in the world, with more than 36,000 kilometres of track spanning across the country. Most of the infrastructure is either federal or state-owned, with the government continually pioneering new and exciting projects. Not only do new railway projects give Australians more options for getting from A…
Queensland Rail Jobs: Why You Need SARC & Fatigue Management Course
Safety is front of mind within the rail sector. Pathways like the SARC & Fatigue Management course, the best fatigue management course, are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to safely enter and navigate the rail corridor for Queensland rail jobs. The course meets all the essential legislative and regulatory requirements outlined…
How to Become an ARTC NSW Protection Officer
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) plays a critical role in operating the country’s transport supply chain and managing 8,500 kilometres of the rail network. Safety is at the heart of everything the ARTC does. The corporation is continually searching for newly qualified Protection Officers for NSW rail jobs. There’s plenty to learn and the…
How to Become a Certified Railway Welder in South Australia with CERT
Many people are looking for a safe job that offers them exciting challenges, such as welding jobs for the rail industry. They want to see visible results of their work and are not afraid of hard manual work if it makes a difference. Thus, if you are interested in such a job, we recommend you…
Handsignaller Course: How to Kickstart Your Career
For many young people, a stable job is the most desirable career path in the current economic conditions. Glamorous office jobs in media, business and finance were the first impacted by each economic crisis. However, jobs in the rail industry of Australia offer the promise of stability and good pay. So, are you interested in…
How Much Do Train Drivers Earn in Australia?
Some people are looking for a good-paying job that does not require a university degree. Good example in this respect is the train driver salary in Australia. But how much do train drivers earn? If you are interested in a career as a train driver in Australia, the team at CERT invites you to browse…
Rail Trainer
Beginning in September, CERT Training will be using our new logo across all our social, digital, media, and print platforms.
Licences for High-Risk Jobs for Rail Workers in Western Australia
For anyone looking to start their career in construction or take it to the next level in Western Australia (WA), there is one crucial step – obtaining a high-risk work licence (HRWL) in WA. What is a high-risk work licence? This licence authorises individuals to perform certain activities or use equipment that falls into a…
How to Become Certified for NSW Rail Jobs
In an increasingly unstable job market, one sector continues to thrive: the rail transportation industry. So, are you interested in getting certified for one of the NSW rail jobs? Then we invite you to browse our range of courses online. How to Begin Your Career in NSW Rail Jobs Working on the railway requires special…
Acquisition of Eureka 4WD Training
Effective from 27th May, Workforce Solutions by Engenco (a division of the Engenco Group) are pleased to announce that we will be acquiring Eureka 4WD Training PTY LTD – RTO ID 52488 and all business assets. The business will be led by Anthony Fritsche and existing Managing Director Frank Delanotte. For Engenco, this acquisition represents…
High Risk Training
CERT delivers High Risk Training in Bunbury. The Centre for Excellence in Rail Training, trading as CERT Training, is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that commenced operations in 2003 and continues to provide compliant, responsive, flexible and innovative training, assessment and consultancy services to the rail and other associated industries.CERT forms part of the Engenco…
CERT and Momentum join forces to create a Workforce Solution
The latest Rail Express article focuses on CERT Training and Momentum Rail Workforce Solutions joining together to provide a holistic Workforce Solution for the Gawler Rail Electrification Project being delivered by LendLease. The solution has combined ARTC safeworking training, delivered by CERT and Momentum’s industry experience as a specialist rail services and personnel provider to…