Description
This course is the competency refresher for Rail Safety Workers (RSWs) to fulfil the role of a Handsignaller in the Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) Metropolitan Rail Network.
Audience
This course is for Handsignallers working in the MTM Metropolitan Rail Network that have held their competency for 24 months and need to renew the Handsignaller competency.
This course is not suitable if you have already attained the Handsignaller competency from a non-approved MTM training provider and are not approved to work on the MTM Metropolitan Rail Network.
The Handsignaller (MTM conversion) is required if the above applies.
Please Note:
• If the RSWs competency is expired by less than 6-months, the RSW is not able to use their competency but can complete renewal training with Metro Academy, for a period up to 6-months following expiry.
• If the RSWs competency is expired by more than 6-months, the RSW is not able to use their competency, and is not eligible for renewal training even if already enrolled. The RSW must book into an initial course, at the same or lower level with an MTM approved training provider.
• 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.
• If the above two points apply, the RSW will be required to meet all pre-requisite requirements of the course for entry.
Certificate of Completion (CoC)
This course will refresh the knowledge and skills required to perform the role of a Handsignaller in the MTM Metropolitan Rail Network.
Participants who successfully complete all requirements of this course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion (CoC).
CoC will be available in The Platform normally within two (2) business days of course completion.
This competency is accepted on the MTM Metropolitan Rail Network and is valid for 24 months. This competency MUST be renewed before expiration.
Metro Academy will upload the participant’s certificate to the RIW database.
To prevent delay, participant’s The Platform profile MUST contain current email address, contact number, RIW number, date of birth and the RIW card must be valid.
Uploads will be completed by Metro Academy, normally within two (2) business days of CoC being issued.
Cost: $515.00 (GST inclusive)
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.
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.
Not required
The Platform
https://www.metrotrains.com.au/academy/
metroacademy@metrotrains.com.au
03 9610 3701