Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure

TLI47121

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 is a qualification for a person engaged in providing infrastructure construction and/or maintenance activities on rail networks.

This qualification requires a broad range of skilled applications within the rail infrastructure environment. It also requires the skills and knowledge to evaluate and analyse current practices, to develop new criteria and procedures, and to provide some leadership and guidance to others in their work.

Job roles

This qualification is suitable for a variety of job roles in the fields of:

  • rail structures
  • rail track surfacing
  • rail track working
  • track protection.

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to the listed fields include:

  • ganger
  • leading hand
  • possession officer
  • principal protection officer (PPO)
  • supervisor
  • team leader
  • track protection officer
  • work group leader.

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

  • 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.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register

  • Duration

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

    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

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

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

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 conflict and grievance resolution strategies Core
Apply project scope management techniques Core
Coordinate resources Core
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace Core
Facilitate work teams Core
Implement and coordinate rail safety and WHS risk-control strategies Core
Implement and monitor quality assurance systems Core
Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure Core
Apply accident-emergency procedures Elective
Apply asset management system Elective
Apply business risk management processes Elective
Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment Elective
Conduct inspection of safeworking procedures and infrastructure Elective
Coordinate quality customer service Elective
Develop plans to meet customer and organisation needs Elective
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Elective
Implement and supervise stocktaking procedures Elective
Implement continuous improvement Elective
Implement purchasing systems Elective
Make presentations Elective
Manage meetings Elective
Manage the impact of human capabilities/limitations on human performance in a rail environment Elective
Plan and coordinate protection for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority Elective
Provide first-level rail network wayside technical support remotely Elective
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors Elective
Supervise mobile crane operations Elective
Supervise on-site operations Elective

Job prospects

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

  • Maintenance Planner

    ANZSCO 312911

    Maintenance Planners develop maintenance planning strategies, and schedule, coordinate and monitor the maintenance of all plant equipment.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Railway Track Plant Operator

    ANZSCO 721914

    Railway Track Plant Operators operate plants to lay, align, repair and maintain railway tracks.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Railway Track Worker

    ANZSCO 821611

    Railway Track Workers lay and repair tracks for railways, tramways, quarries and mines, and install and repair signals and other equipment.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure

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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