CERT Training
Rail Operations Fundamentals Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Rail Operations Fundamentals Skill Set will provide you with a pathway to the Certificate IV in Train Driving.
This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to enter the rail corridor, apply fatigue management strategies, use communications, apply effective safety critical communications, follow work health and safety procures and develop an awareness of railway fundamentals such as track, trackside equipment, fixed structures, rolling stock and rail vehicles.
This training initiative has been designed for individuals with no prior rail industry experience to gain essential knowledge and skills in rail operations. Successfully completing this course will equip you with the skills and understanding to pursue a career in rail operations by providing foundational training that can count towards the skill sets required for a multitude of different rail operations careers, such as Train Driving, Terminal Operator, Yard Coordinator and Station Officer.
Delivery mode
CERT Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 1/1 Clelland Road, Brooklyn, VIC
- 13 Firebrick Drive, Thornton , NSW
- 39 Plymouth Road, Wingfield, SA
- 460 – 492 Beaudesert Road, Salisbury, QLD
- 49 Pilbara Street, Welshpool, WA
- 77 and 77a Great Eastern Highway, Bellevue, WA
- Gate 3 Worth Street, Chullora, NSW
- The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Rail Operations Fundamentals Skill Set will prepare you for the following roles.
Track Worker
A Track Worker carries out maintenance work on railway lines. You might install new track systems or perform repairs on existing tracks. A Track Wo...
Track Maintainer
Their duties include identifying track defects, replacing worn or damaged rails and sleepers, and maintaining track alignment and stability. They o...
Railway Shunter
A Railway Shunter assists with the movement of trains in a railway yard. You might get trains ready for service by removing or attaching carriages...
Rail Infrastructure Worker
A Rail Infrastructure Worker is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of railway tracks, signals, and other essential infrastru...
Vehicle Operator
This role may involve operating light or heavy vehicles, depending on the specific industry or employer, and includes tasks such as loading and unl...
Construction Labourer
A Construction Labourer works on a building site to assist builders and tradespeople to complete a construction project. Your job will vary dependi...
Maintenance Assistant
A Maintenance Assistant plays a key supporting role in ensuring the upkeep and smooth operation of buildings, facilities, or equipment. Working under...About CERT Training
CERT Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), formed in 2003 and operating nationally. We provide responsive, flexible, innovative and cost-effective training solutions to the Australian Rail Industry. All the outcomes we deliver comply with state and national rail safety legislation.
