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ONLINE DELIVERY OVERVIEW

Our online Safely Access the Rail Corridor course is delivered online through a flexible, online self-paced e-learning platform, including interactive modules, quizzes, and simulated scenarios.

Participants can complete the course at their own convenience, from any location, gaining essential knowledge required to work safely in and around the rail corridor.

The course covers safely accessing the rail corridor, recognising danger zones, identifying a safe place, maintaining situational awareness and applying minimum sighting distances. Learners will be introduced to common communication tools used in the rail environment, electrical safety risks and controls, and appropriate responses to emergencies. The course supports learners in understanding local track protection rules and reporting unsafe situations in line with regulatory and procedural requirements.

THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR

  • Rail industry workers
  • Rail infrastructure and track repair crews
  • Contractors who need to access the rail corridor to survey, conduct inspections or carry out work
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Detailed Information About this Course
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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Pinnacle Safety and Training (RTO 40496).

National units of competency

  • TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
     

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Assessment for this course includes a series of theory quizzes to confirm participants’ understanding of key safety concepts, procedures, and regulations related to working in the rail corridor.

Participants will complete interactive practical scenarios set in a simulated rail corridor environment. These activities are designed to assess the application of knowledge in identifying hazards, recognising the danger zone, maintaining safe distances, and responding to emergencies in accordance with safe working procedures.

COURSE SELECTION

This accredited Safely Access the Rail Corridor course is designed for individuals who work or are intending to work in the rail transport and logistics industry and are required to obtain a Rail Industry (RIW) Card. When planning your proposed training, you should speak to your employer about their requirements.

What is the RIW Card?

The Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card is issued to rail workers who hold a nominated list of competencies, which vary based on the rail network operator. This course (Safely Access the Rail Corridor) is a mandatory requirement for workers wishing to obtain a RIW Card for several rail network providers. We always recommend that when planning your proposed training, you speak to your proposed employer about their current training requirements.

We have outlined the requirements for RIW based on the rail network below:

Requirements for obtaining a Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card

If you do not hold a White Card - Construction Induction, you can do this with Pinnacle - click here.

PREREQUISITES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Age requirements

Participants must be at least 15 years of age. Participants under the age of 18 must have consent from a parent or legal guardian to enrol and participate in this course. Consent will be obtained during the enrolment process, and a signed consent form must be submitted prior to the start of training. Refer to our FAQ for more information.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills (LLND)

Participants are required to have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills and be able to read and write in English. This course requires a basic level of computer literacy to navigate the online learning system and complete required activities
 

RESOURCES

To complete this course, participants require:

  • A desktop or laptop computer, with:
    • Internet browser (Chrome recommended)
    • Reliable internet connection
    • Ability to play sound
    • PDF reader

Smartphones and tablets are not supported due to compatibility issues with some applications. Refer to our FAQ for more information.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) & CREDIT TRANSFERS

Recognition of Prior Learning

Pinnacle Safety and Training does not offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for this course. Due to the duration and cost of this short course, RPL assessment would have limited value to participants.

Credit Transfer

Pinnacle Safety and Training offers Credit Transfers for this training product.  A Credit Transfer is granted where the previously attained unit of competency has been achieved. After enrolment, participants are eligible to submit a Credit Transfer application.

COURSE WORKLOAD

This course is delivered online and is entirely self-paced, allowing you to complete the content in your own time and at your convenience, within the 3-month enrolment period. This course will take approximately 2 hours to complete.