Metro Academy
COVID UPDATE as of 18th November 2021
- On 18 November 2021, the Victorian Government released the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions (Directions).
- The Directions, place obligations on employers in relation to relevant workers who are, or may be, scheduled to work outside their ordinary place of residence on or after 26 November 2021.
- The obligations include that relevant workers are required to have:
- Received your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or
- Have a medical exemption evidenced by an authorised medical practitioner.
- If you have any queries in relation to the Directions, you should seek your own independent legal advice.
- We require you to ensure you are complying with the Directions, and that if you are attending MTM’s sites you have conformed to them.
- Can you confirm that you are complying with the Directions?
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The Metro Academy has implemented risk mitigation strategies based on guidance provided by our Chief Medical Officer. Non-essential training has been deferred, or online training has been offered as a suitable alternative. Where necessary face-to-face training continues when core rail training is required, and skills must be demonstrated so the integrity of assessment requirements are maintained.
Where possible the Metro Academy adheres to the social direction provided. Metro Academy has a high risk COVID-19 safe plan in place.
You can find all of our training that is still available hereBuilding and maintaining top class skills and capability is a top priority for the global railway industry. This is the very reason for the establishment of the Metro Academy.
With access to unrivalled knowledge of Melbourne’s metropolitan railway and backed by Hong Kong’s MTR, which is arguably the best engineered railway in the world, the Metro Academy offers Australia’s railway workers and contractors access to superior training opportunities.
As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering both nationally recognised units of competence and purpose built non-accredited training programs, the Metro Academy is well positioned to provide the industry with fit for purpose training solutions.
RTO # 40535, Metro Trains MelbourneRail Industry Worker News & Updates
A feature has been set up so contractors can register to be notified about news & updates from all rail operators.
Click here to register for Rail Industry Worker news & updates.
RIW 24/7 Support
If you have an issue with the RIW APP or your require desktop support or in need of competency validation, please contact 1300 101 682 or email info@riw.net.au.
If you’re calling to log a fault please ensure you take note of the job number and email this to competencies@metrotrains.com.au so the Metro competency team can monitor the fault progress.
RIW APP Instructions
RIW APP Instructions
Access to the RIW App must be selected by your primary employer on your RIW profile. Track Force Protection Coordinator’s and Project Managers should have access to “Access Controller” Work Group Supervisors should have access to “Spot Check only” If you are experiencing issues with granting your employee access, please contact RIW on 1300 101 682 or email info@riw.net.au
For Apple click here. |
RIW (QR) in Google Play here. |
RIW (NFC) in Google Play here. |
To download your virtual card, please download the Vircarda Android App here
To download your virtual card, please download the Vircarda Apple App here
Rail Safety Worker Competence
This is Metro’s rail safety worker competency information centre.
If you have any questions relating to this information, please email competencies@metrotrains.com.au.
This information centre summarises Metro’s competency management system by detailing all rail safety worker tasks and the competencies necessary to complete these essential railway tasks.
Business Rules and Procedures
1994 Book of Rules
To view the 1994 Book of Rules, click here.
Competency Matrices and Supporting Documentation
Number | Title | Updated | Version |
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1 | Track & Civil | Aug 2015 | 4.3 |
2 | Plant & Equipment | Apr 2018 | 5.0 |
3 | Engineering & Design Matrix | Nov 2017 | 5.0 |
4 | Project Management | Feb 2018 | 5.0 |
5 | Safeworking (Track Protection) | Aug 2016 | 5.0 |
6 | Structures | Jul 2016 | 3.3 |
7 | Signals, Control Systems & Communications | Mar 2022 | 7.3 |
8 | Electrical Networks – Substations | Sep 2014 | 2.2 |
9 | Electrical Networks – Overhead Safety Observer | Jan 2016 | 2.2 |
10 | Electrical Network – Overhead | Jul 2015 | 3.2 |
View the new national roles for:
These national roles are recognised by all Registered Transport Operators currently using the RIW system. |
To see a list of all MTM signal CMS forms, click here.
Signals Statements of Competency
Number | Title | Updated | Version |
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L4-LED-FOR-060 | Signals Design – SOC | 1 Feb 2018 | 2.0 |
L4-LED-FOR-065 | Signals Construction – SOC | 1 Feb 2018 | 1.0 |
L4-LED-FOR-064 | Signals Test – SOC | 1 Feb 2018 | 2.0 |
L4-LED-FOR-063 | Signals Maintenance – SOC | 1 Feb 2018 | 2.0 |
L4-LED-FOR-062 | Signals Communications – SOC | 1 Feb 2018 | 1.0 |
L4-LED-FOR-077 | Signals Project – SOC | 1 Feb 2018 | 1.0 |
MTM Standards Induction
Number |
Title |
Updated |
Version |
1 | MTM Standards Induction Design | 1 Aug 2018 | 1.1 |
2 | MTM Standards Induction Construction | 1 Aug 2018 | 1.1 |
3 | MTM Standards Induction Test | 1 Aug 2018 | 1.1 |
4 | MTM Standards Induction Maintenance | 1 Aug 2018 | 1.1 |
5 | MTM Standards Induction Communications | 1 Aug 2018 | 1.1 |
6 | MTM Standards Induction Project | 1 Aug 2018 | 1.1 |
Engineering & Design Statements of Competency & Supporting Documentation
Number | Title | Updated | Version |
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1 | Architectural Designer | 23 Feb 2018 | 2.0 |
2 | Building Services Design Engineer | 23 Feb 2018 | 2.0 |
3 | Overhead Wiring Design Engineer | 23 Feb 2018 | 2.0 |
4 | Rolling Stock Communications Engineer | 23 Feb 2018 | 2.0 |
5 | Rolling Stock Electrical Engineer | 23 Feb 2018 | 2.0 |
6 | Structures Design Engineer | 23 Feb 2018 | 2.0 |
7 | Substation and Power | 13 Mar 2018 | 3.0 |
8 | Track and Civil Design Engineer | 23 Feb 2018 | 2.0 |
9 | Rolling Stock Mechanical Engineer | 23 Feb 2018 | 2.0 |
Presentations
Title | Date |
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CMS 2018 Signals Moderation Session | 24 July 18 |
Rail Safety Worker Information Session | 30 Sep 13 |
Rail Safety Worker Competence | 15 Jan 18 |
Competencies Bulletins
MA-BUL-2022-03MTM-TFPC 3.1 Course Duration Change26 Apr 2022
FAQs
Learner Documents
Below are the documents relevant to learners undertaking training with the MTM Registered Training Organisation (RTO # 40535) and Metro Academy.
Publications
Procedures
RTO Complaints and Appeals Procedure
RTO Fees, Charges and Refunds Procedure
Forms
Application for Refund of Fees
Request for Assessment Task Extension
Information Release Consent Form
Change of Personal Details Form
The SWIRC book
This learner book provides you with the key information you’ll learn during the SWIRC course. Download your copy HERE and keep a copy to refer to during and after your training session.
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