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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…
Why Fatigue Management Course and SARC are essential for Queensland Rail jobs
Safety is front of mind within the rail sector, with strict regulations ensuring all workers operate within a controlled and secure environment. Pathways like the Fatigue Management course and the Safely Access the Rail Corridor (SARC) course are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to safely enter and navigate the rail corridor…
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?
Many people look for high-paying jobs that don’t require a university degree. One such career is train driving, offering competitive train driver salary across Australia. But how much do train drivers earn in Australia today? Average Train Driver Salary in Australia The latest data from the Australian human resource consulting company, SEEK, reveals that the…
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…
Victorian Government supports new Goldfields Railway Joint Venture
CERT Training Victoria will soon commence a joint venture with Victorian Goldfields Railway, the Mount Alexander Shire Council, Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative, to deliver Certificate II in rail infrastructure qualifications to indigenous and vulnerable jobseekers. Contextualised to meet the requirements of the Victorian Goldfields Infrastructure Project, the program will ensure candidates are all job…
Prepare for post-COVID Projects in Victoria
Victorian COVID-19 restrictions have caused many projects to reduce workforce capacity to 25% or less. As restrictions are eased, more opportunities will arise as the demand for project completion increases. A number of State and federal rail infrastructure projects are being considered as a means to rebuild the economy. CERT Training is focused on the…
CERT Victoria continues to trade during COVID-19 Stage 4 restrictions
Under Victorian COVID-19 Stage 4 ‘Stay at Home’ restrictions, CERT (The Centre for Excellence in Rail Training) is deemed part of a permitted industry (Transport Support Services – Rail Transport (passenger and freight) including rail yards). CERT Training will continue to provide Category 3 medicals and assessments for Train Track Safety Awareness (TLIF2080 – Safely…
ARTC online learning pilot program
With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down most of what we know to be normal life, the rail industry breathed a sigh of relief when it was deemed an essential service. But the services rail networks provide within Australia are more than just essential, it has literally become a lifeline that runs across the country. That…
How to Become a Train Driver in NSW
Train driving in New South Wales (NSW) is a well-paid and rewarding career, with salaries ranging from AUD 90,000 to AUD 120,000 per year. This places train drivers among some of the highest-earning professions in Australia, comparable to pilots and general practitioners. If you’ve ever asked, “How do I become a train driver in NSW?”…