TLI27121 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Track Work)
The Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure (Track Work) provides the foundational skills and knowledge required to work safely and effectively within the rail infrastructure environment. Designed for those seeking a career as a track worker, rail labourer or track maintainer, this nationally recognised qualification covers essential track maintenance and construction activities, rail corridor safety, tool and equipment operation, and the installation and maintenance of rail infrastructure components. Whether you’re entering the rail industry or formalising existing experience, this course provides a practical pathway into a rewarding rail career.
Duration
We offer 20 days of face-to-face training, with reduced durations available for experienced workers.
Locations
WA: Perth, Port Hedland
VIC: Tullamarine
QLD: Brisbane
Onsite delivery also available
Cost
$5,000 per person**
For group company enrolments, please contact us for pricing
This qualification contains 16 units of competency
Core Units
- TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools
- TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
- TLIE1003 Participate in basic workplace communication
- TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedures
- TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
- TLIU2008 Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure
Group A: Track Work Electives
- TLIB2085 Apply track fundamentals
- TLIB2092 Operate minor mechanical equipment
- TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
- TLIS2030 Carry out track ballasting
- TLIS2031 Install railway sleepers
- TLIS2034 Install and repair rail fastening systems
- TLIS2044 Carry out rail installation
Group E: General Electives
- TLIB1093 Clean equipment and restore worksite
- TLIB2091 Measure and record track geometry
- TLIB2121 Maintain rail joints
Entry Requirements
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to perform physically demanding work
- Rail medical assessment requirements (where required by the rail network)
- Access to a workplace or practical rail environment for workplace-based learning activities
- Some employers may also require rail industry induction training prior to accessing worksites.
This course is suitable for:
- New entrants seeking employment in the rail industry
- Labourers transitioning into rail infrastructure work
- Rail workers requiring formal qualifications
- School leavers interested in rail careers
- Individuals working in track maintenance and construction environments
- Employers looking to develop a skilled rail workforce
During this course, learners will develop practical skills to:
- Safely work within the rail corridor
- Use and maintain rail industry hand tools
- Operate minor mechanical equipment
- Install railway sleepers and rail fastening systems
- Carry out rail installation activities
- Complete track ballasting operations
- Apply safe manual handling techniques
- Follow rail industry work health and safety requirements
- Manage fatigue within a safety-critical work environment
- Apply environmental protection procedures
- Measure and record track geometry
- Maintain rail joints and rail infrastructure components
- Communicate effectively within rail work teams
- Rail industry specialists with extensive field experience
- National delivery across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia
- Trainers currently working within the rail industry
- Practical, industry-relevant training
- Small group learning environments
- Flexible scheduling for employers and workforce development programs
- Strong pathways into advanced rail qualifications
With trainers based in Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, Iron Training delivers rail infrastructure training wherever your project is located.
Graduates continue development through:
- Rail welding training
- Road/rail vehicle training
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Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure (Track Maintenance and Construction)
**Publicly funded Traineeships are available: CPS for Valid Trainees $1371.50
The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees.
