Train Track Safety Awareness | Metro Trains

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(03) 9610-3701
metroacademy@metrotrains.com.au
Metro Academy
42–50 Bakehouse Rd
Kensington, VIC

Train Track Safety Awareness

Description
This course is the initial introduction to enable Rail Safety Workers (RSWs) to safely work in the Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) Metropolitan Rail Network.
This course provides RSW’s the knowledge and skills required to enter the rail corridor.
It includes taking appropriate safety precautions to:

  • access the danger zone
  • access the rail corridor
  • respond appropriately in an emergency.

Audience
This course is for all new entrants to the MTM Metropolitan Rail Network.
This course is not suitable if the participant already has completed the approved MTM Train Track Safety Awareness course (TTSA). Unless the RSWs competency is expired by more than 12-months. The RSW must complete an initial course, at the same level with an MTM approved training provider
If the participant has previously completed the approved MTM Train Track Safety Awareness course or additional assistance is required on the day of training, then an email should be sent to metroacademy@metrotrains.com.au to confirm next steps.

Please Note:
It is expected that RSWs will complete their renewal training prior to expiry within the 24-month period.
• If the RSWs competency is expired by less than 6-months, the RSW is not able to use their competency but can complete Online TTSA renewal (MCSR online) training,
• If the RSWs competency is expired by more than 6-months but less than 12 months, the RSW is not able to use their competency, and must attend the Face to Face TTSA renewal training.
• If the RSWs competency is expired by more than 12-months, the RSW is not able to use their competency, and is not eligible for renewal training even if already enrolled. The RSW must complete an initial course, at the same or lower level with an MTM approved training provider.

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Course details

Credential awarded on completion
Awarded by MTM PTY LTD RTO ID: 40535

TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor

Course objectives

This course will give participants the knowledge and skills to:

  • Ensure their safety and the safety of others
  • Provide the knowledge and skills required to perform work safely in or near the rail corridor and danger zone
  • Identify hazards, risk and controls in relation to working in the rail corridor and danger zone
  • understand safety critical communication when working and around the rail corridor
  • Understand terminology used in the rail corridor
  • Follow and understand policies and procedures in relation to working in the MTM Metropolitan Rail Network.
Assessment methods
  • Knowledge
  • Practical
Metro Academy prerequisites
  • Participant MUST be 18+ years of age
Prerequisite verification
  • Approved photo ID MUST be sighted on day of attendance.
  • Metro Academy will verify that the participant does not hold TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor* against Rail Industry Worker (RIW) database prior to attending the training.
  • To prevent delay, participant’s ‘The Platform’ profile MUST contain current email address, contact number, RIW number and date of birth.
  • Verifications will normally be completed by Metro Academy within two (2) business days, providing the participants RIW card is valid**
  • * (Units of competency considered equivalent on www.training.gov.au are also accepted)
  • ** Participant is unable to commence training until verifications have been completed by Metro Academy
Course completion

Participants who successfully complete all requirements of this course will be awarded a Statement of Attainment (SoA) for the following nationally recognised unit of competency (UOC):

TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor

SoA will be issued via email within ten (10) business days.

RIW CERTIFICATE UPLOADS

Metro Academy will upload the participant’s certificate to the RIW database*.
To prevent delay, participant’s MUST ensure  The Platform profile contains current email address, contact number, RIW number and date of birth and the RIW card must also be valid.
Uploads will normally be completed by Metro Academy within two (2) business days of SoA being issued.

*Participant MUST have existing RIW profile on day of course

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Upcoming Available Dates

7th January 2026 - 29th June 2026

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Cost: $345 (GST does not apply)
Duration: One day
Delivery mode: Face to face
Venue: Metro Academy
42–50 Bakehouse Road, Kensington, VIC 3031
or
Rail Academy Newport (RAN)
Shea Street, Newport VIC 3015
All access to the RAN is via Shea Street, off Champion Road.
Pedestrian access is not available directly to the RAN from Newport Railway Station.

Proof of identity requirements

Participants are required to produce a valid Identification document (ID) on the day of training.
One of the following is considered a valid ID document, the document must contain a photo of the participant and be current.

  • Australian or International Passport
  • Driver’s Licence
  • Driver’s Learners Permit
  • Boat Operator’s Licence
  • Victorian Firearm Licence
  • Licence to Perform High Risk Work
  • Consumer Affairs Victoria Proof of Age card
  • Other Australian Government issued ID card
  • State, Territory or Federal Government Employee ID
  • Keypass ID card or Tertiary Education Photo ID card
Personal protection equipment (PPE) requirements

Participants MUST bring the following items on the day of training:

  • Steel capped, lace up boots with ankle support
  • Rail Approved Orange Hi-Vis Vest
  • Full length trousers
  • Eye protection
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Hard hat

Participants cannot commence training without PPE

Information & bookings

The Platform
https://www.metrotrains.com.au/academy/
metroacademy@metrotrains.com.au
03 9610 3701

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This is a Nationally Recognised Training program.
This is a Nationally Recognised Training program.
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