Get a job on the railways as a track protection officer with the TLI32721 Certificate III in Track Protection. This hands-on qualification will teach you how to plan and coordinate trackwork and protection activities for multiple worksites. Competencies include: implementing a trackwork authority, placing and removing way stopboards, operating signalling and point control equipment, applying a site risk management system, conducting a track protection assessment, applying quality systems, and more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, railway career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area.
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Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff in order to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
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Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
The Certificate III in Track Protection will prepare you for the following role.
A Rail Protection Officer implements safety procedures to protect rail and track workers. You’ll use signals and other control equipment to ensure...
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