TLISS00224 Rail Operations Fundamentals Skill Set
Your introduction to train driving in the rail industry
Do you want to be a Train Driver or would you like to learn skills to find work in the Australian Rail Industry?
Are you looking for skills that will help you get a head start when applying for jobs in the rail sector?
The Rail Operations Fundamentals Skill Set (TLISS00224) is nationally recognised training and a great choice for people who want to work in the rail industry. It teaches participants how to safely access the rail corridor, follow important rail safety rules, and communicate and work well with others on the job, and can give you a head start on the qualifications required for train driving.
COURSE DELIVERY
Course delivery is a combination of self-paced online learning plus 3 days face-to-face classroom contact and practical training.
LOCATION
The classroom and practical training is delivered at Railtrain’s Perth Airport training facilities.
Workshops will be scheduled to meet participant demand and minimum learner number requirements.
COURSE INFORMATION
The skill set covers vital competencies for the railway industry, including railway fundamentals, radio communication, risk assessments and other safety procedures, corridor access, fatigue management, and effective teamwork.
Participants who successfully complete this training will be well-equipped to excel in the dynamic and safety-conscious rail environment.
A total of seven units of competency must be attained:
- TLIB3118 Apply awareness of railway fundamentals
- TLIE2007 Use communications systems
- TLIF0008 Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment
- TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
- TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedures
- TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
- TLIG0003 Work effectively with others in a team
There are no prerequisites required to enter this course
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
If you have relevant work experience and training and can provide evidence of this, you may be eligible for RPL. Contact us on: (08) 9470 4999 or training@railtrain.com.au for advice.
LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND NUMERACY (LLN)
As part of the enrolment process, you will be assessed to confirm you have the LLN skills required to work in the rail industry.
COST
The cost for the course, including workshop theory and practical training, is $900 (GST Free), to be paid as part of enrolment.
ENROLMENT
Please email training@railtrain.com.au or contact us on (08) 9470 4999 to register your interest. Enrolments will be open starting January 2024.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/FURTHER STUDY
Successful participants can use this training to apply for jobs in the rail industry.

Apply Safety Critical Communications in the Rail Environment TLIF0008
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply effective safety critical communications in the rail environment.
Course Information
This unit focuses on the application of safety critical communications in the rail environment. It provides learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively communicate in critical situations to ensure the safety and well-being of all personnel involved.
AN OVERVIEW OF this course
- Focuses on safety critical communications in the rail industry.
- Covers the importance of effective communication in critical situations.
- Teaches communication techniques, protocols, and standardised language specific to rail.
- Provides training on emergency communication procedures and reporting incidents.
A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment in the unit TLIF0008 Apply Safety Critical Communications in the Rail Environment is given to all participants who successfully complete the theory and practical assessments.
Delivery
The half day course will take place at the Railtrain training rooms and comprehensively cover the following topics.
Communication techniques and protocols
- Developing effective verbal communication skills and listening techniques.
- Using communication protocols and language specific to the rail industry.
Emergency communication procedures
- Understanding emergency response protocols.
- Reporting and documenting critical incidents accurately and comprehensively.
Team collaboration and coordination
- Collaborating effectively with others.
- Maintaining situational awareness and providing accurate information to relevant personnel.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have relevant work experience and training and can provide evidence of this, you may be eligible for RPL. Contact us on (08) 9470 4999 or training@railtrain.com.au for advice.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)
As part of the enrolment process you will be assessed to confirm you have the LLN skills required to work in the rail industry.
Location
The Railtrain training rooms and track work training pad are at Unit 1, 58 Tarlton Crescent, Perth Airport. Workshops will be scheduled to meet participant demand. Course may be deferred if minimum numbers are not met.
Cost
The cost for the unit, including workshop theory and practical training, is $295 (GST Free), to be paid as part of enrolment.
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