Roll-by Essentials
This course offers a skill set for learners seeking to develop entry-level regulatory knowledge and skills required to work in the rail industry as a Roll By Observer.
Course Information
The role of a Roll By Observer involves preparing for and conducting a visual roll-by inspection of crossing or passing trains, either from the ground or on-train, to identify equipment issues, load security concerns, or other defects or failures, and reporting or addressing the inspection results.
LEARNING CONTENT
The skill set covers essential railway industry competencies, including:
- Developing an awareness of railway fundamentals.
- Taking appropriate safety precautions to access the danger zone, enter the rail corridor, and respond correctly in an emergency.
- Applying effective safety-critical communications.
- Preparing for and conducting a visual roll-by inspection of crossing or passing trains, either from the ground or on-train, to identify equipment issues, load security concerns, or other defects or failures, and reporting or addressing the inspection results.
Course DELIVERY
- The skill set includes a total of seven nationally recognised units of competency.
- The course is completed over one week, from Monday to Friday, combining classroom-based learning of underpinning knowledge with practical training and assessment.
- The training is delivered by Railtrain’s qualified trainers, who are rail operations experts with extensive experience across various organisations and networks in the industry.
- TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedures
- TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
- TLIB3118 Apply awareness of railway fundamentals
- TLIF0008 Apply safety critical communications in the rail environment
- TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
- TLIB0014 Carry out train roll-by inspection
- TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
Cost
The course fee is $2,500 (GST free) per learner. Please contact us for information about payment plans or credit transfers.
Locations & Training Dates
This course is offered Brisbane (Qld), Newcastle (NSW), Moss Vale (NSW) and Perth (WA). This course is scheduled approximately every 3 months.
For more information, please contact us.
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