Become a qualified train driver or rail yard operator TLI33215 Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving. This nationally recognised qualification will give you the skills and competencies you need to operate a train within passenger terminals, junctions, and rail yards. The course covers: starting up and shutting down locomotives, preparing a train, using communication systems, applying fatigue management strategies, on-the-job safety, testing train braking systems, carrying out train examinations and inspections, shunting, responding to emergencies, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, graduation competencies and upcoming course dates.
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Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff in order to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Certificate III in Terminal Train Driving will prepare you for the following role.
A Train Driver operates passenger or freight trains within a rail system. You’ll drive a designated rail line and will usually stop at stations to...
