Shunting Essentials

This course offers a skill set for learners seeking to develop the essential regulatory knowledge and entry-level skills needed to work as a Shunter in the rail industry.

Course Information

The role of a Shunter is crucial for ensuring efficient rail operations. Shunters manage and control the movement of wagons, direct freight trains, and conduct essential safety checks within a yard environment, ensuring smooth and safe operations.

LEARNING CONTENT

The skill set covers essential railway industry competencies, including:

  • Understanding railway fundamentals.
  • Applying safety measures to access the danger zone and rail corridor, and responding to emergencies.
  • Using effective safety-critical communication.
  • Conducting and reporting visual roll-by inspections of trains to identify defects or issues.
  • Assessing risks and planning load relocation.
  • Shunting rail vehicles for loading, unloading, train assembly, or maintenance, including coupling and securing.

Course DELIVERY

  • Eight nationally recognised units of competency are included in this skill set.
  • The two-week course (Monday to Friday) combines classroom learning with practical training and assessment.
  • Delivered by Railtrain’s experienced trainers, who are experts in rail operations.

Upon successful completion, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment with the following units of competency:

  • 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
  • TLIC4074 Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles

Cost

The course fee is $4,000 (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) and Moss Vale (NSW). This course is scheduled approximately every 3 months.

For specific dates and more information, please contact us.

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