The Rail Corridor Construction Course (RCCC) is an induction program designed for Work Group Supervisors, Project Managers and Engineers in the rail industry.
This course has been tailored based on industry best-practice and to be in accordance with the relevant standards and legislation.
The course will be supervised and/or trained by an experienced professional, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the learner.
This Facilitator-led workshop takes participants on a journey through a real-to-life rail construction project at the Rail Academy, Newport. This workshop:
- Reinforces essential rail knowledge through application
- Reinforces the rail mindset through via simulated live problem-based scenarios
- Focuses on hands-on, application-based learning experiences
Recognition of Prior Experience
Work group supervisors and project engineers with a minimum 3 years of experience are eligible to proceed directly to the assessment, without attending the face-to-face workshop.
To learn more about the Recognition of Prior Experience Process click here
- Duration
- 1 day
- Delivery
- Trainer led classroom theory and practcials
- Location
- This training can be delivered:
• At a customers specific site;
• Rail Academy Newport, Shea Street Newport 3016; or
• At one of RelyOn Austalia's approved training facilities. - Cost
- $407.00 Price is per person, including GST. Contact our Office for details on 1300 15 66 85 or email us on admin.au@relyon.com
Who should attend
The target learners for this instance of course delivery are Work Group Supervisors, Project Managers and Engineers in rail. Those who work on rail must maintain currency of skills and competency in a range of safety and technical competencies. Relevant safety related training programs are often mandated by regulation or industry agreements and documented in state codes of practice.
Due to the significant safety risks in the industry these employees work within highly proceduralised workplaces with mature workplace safety systems. Workers in the industry are required to regularly complete workplace safety risk assessment and work planning documentation, and therefore bring a solid foundational understanding of risk assessment and workplace safety documentation concepts and practices to the program.
Course aim
The Course aims to provide participants with a greater understanding of ‘rail essentials’ content, and enable learners to make decisions that encourage the following key elements of a rail mindset:
- Access control
- Protect personnel
- Protect public
- Protect rolling stock
- Protect assets
- Communication
Learning outcomes
By completing the Rail Corridor Construction course, participants will be able to:
- Apply basic principles & mindset for rail construction. Including protecting the rail, rail law for rail safety and MTM & VicTrack Procedures
- Recognise and assign roles responsibilities including the Site Engineer, Project Engineer and Supervisor
- Identify hazards on a rail construction site
- Determine effective control measures to eliminate or reduce safety risks of hazards
- Determine the required permits for rail construction works
- Identify the time it takes for permits to be processed
- Recognise circumstances in which a permit renewal is required
- Identify resources required to complete work activities
- Develop an awareness of what a Track Force Protection Coordinator (TFPC) needs to include in an Rail Safety Worksite Hazard Assessment (RSWHA)
- Complete Work Group Supervisor (WGS) Pre-Work Briefing form
- Respond effectively to discovering an unknown underground asset
- Respond effectively to another work crew within the vicinity
- Respond effectively to non-compliance with specifications
- Describe the track reinstatement process
Learning activities
Delivery includes:
- Trainer led classroom presentations
- Theory assessment
- Onsite practical exercises and assessment
Entry requirements
To participate in this course, learners are required to have the following prerequisites:
- TLIF2080 Safely Access the Rail Corridor (SARC) (Metro approved)
- Safely Work in the Rail Corridor (SWIRC)
Language, literacy and numeracy
All students completing training with RelyOn Australia must have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake training and assessment. All training is delivered in English, requiring the ability to read, write and answer verbal question. Basic numeracy skills are required which vary with each course.
Prior to the commencement of training, the trainer will assess language, literacy and numeracy levels, and will provide support as required.
Equipment and PPE
Learners are required to have the following to participate in this course:
- Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Hard Hat, Safety Footwear, Rail Approved Hi-Vis Clothing, Safety Glasses, Gloves, Long Sleeve Shirt and Trousers)
- Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.).
Course materials
The following will be provided to learners to complete the course:
- Course notes: Slide handouts
- Assessment workbook
Licensing and regulatory information
The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.
Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
