Certificate IV in Train Driving

TLI42622

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification is for a person engaged in train driving activities.

It involves a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in varied contexts to undertake skilled work within a train driving environment.

It may include skills and knowledge required for specialised tasks or functions in known or changing contexts with responsibility for own functions and outputs.

Job roles

This qualification is aligned to the following defined roles:

  • electric passenger train driver
  • freight train driver
  • heavy haul train driver
  • locomotive driver
  • train driver.

Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected from the group choice below.

No licensing legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Boost (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Locomotive Driver

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply awareness of railway fundamentals Core
Apply fatigue management strategies Core
Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment Core
Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions Core
Follow work health and safety procedures Core
Identify and rectify minor faults on rail traffic Core
Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs Core
Inspect and prepare a motive power unit Core
Operate and monitor a motive power unit Core
Operate rail traffic with due consideration of route conditions Core
Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic Core
Work effectively in a train-driving environment Core
Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements Elective
Apply awareness of motive power unit fundamentals Elective
Apply awareness of steam locomotive fundamentals Elective
Apply environmental procedures to rail operations Elective
Assist with rail traffic operations Elective
Carry out a train roll-by inspection Elective
Clip and secure points Elective
Close down rail traffic from autonomous operations Elective
Conduct a general train examination Elective
Conduct full train examination Elective
Drive and operate electric passenger train Elective
Drive train to operational requirements Elective
Establish and operate train braking system Elective
Inspect and prepare a heritage motive power unit Elective
Inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive Elective
Manage conflict Elective
Manage personal work priorities and professional development Elective
Operate a locomotive by portable remote control Elective
Operate and monitor a heritage motive power unit Elective
Operate and monitor a heritage steam locomotive Elective
Operate and monitor a motive power unit on a main line Elective
Operate firefighting equipment Elective
Operate on-train remote control system Elective
Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment Elective
Participate in basic workplace communication Elective
Pilot rail traffic with due consideration of route conditions Elective
Prepare electric passenger train Elective
Prepare for train departure Elective
Prepare for train operation Elective
Process workplace documentation Elective
Provide customer service in rail operations Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Provision a motive power unit Elective
Recognise the impact of human capabilities/limitations on human performance in a rail environment Elective
Respond and rectify rail traffic autonomous operations Elective
Safely access the rail corridor Elective
Set up and shut down on-train remote control system Elective
Set up motive power units in multi-coupled consist Elective
Set up rail traffic for autonomous operation Elective
Set up, operate and shut down a distributed power system Elective
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods Elective
Shunt, couple and uncouple electric passenger trains Elective
Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles Elective
Stable a heritage motive power unit Elective
Stable a heritage steam locomotive Elective
Stable a motive power unit Elective
Stable electric passenger train Elective
Test operation of electric passenger train braking system Elective
Test train braking system Elective
Use audible track warning devices Elective
Use communications systems Elective
Work and communicate effectively with others Elective
Work effectively with others in a team Elective
Work in a socially diverse environment Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Train Driving sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Train Driver

    ANZSCO 731311

    Train Drivers drive trains to transport passengers and freight on railways.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Tram Driver

    ANZSCO 731312

    Tram Drivers drive trams to transport passengers on urban light rail networks.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Train Driving

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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