Track Force Protection Coordinator 3.3 face to face renewal

Description
This course is the competency refresher for individuals to fulfil the role of a Track Force Protection Coordinator (TFPC) 3.3 in the Metro Trains Melbourne Rail Network (MTM).

Audience
This course is for TFPC 3.3s working in the MTM Metropolitan Rail Network that have held their competency for 24 months and need to maintain TFPC 3.3 competency.
This course is not suitable if you have already attained the TFPC 3.3 competency from a non-approved MTM training provider and unable to work on the MTM Metropolitan Rail Network.
The TFPC 3.3 (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.

Course details

Credential awarded on completion

Certificate of Completion

Course objectives

This course will refresh the knowledge and skills required to perform the role of a TFPC 3.3 in the MTM Metropolitan Rail Network.

Assessment methods

Knowledge
Practical

Metro Academy prerequisites

Participant MUST be 18+ years of age.
Participant MUST have completed the approved MTM Track Force Protection Coordinator 3.3 course and have been issued the following unit/s of competency: TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor*, TLIF0027 Perform lookout duties*, TLIF2082 Perform handsignaller duties*, TLIF0023 Conduct track protection assessment*, TLIW0007 Operate under track protection rules*, TLIC0025 Pilot rail traffic within work on track authority limits*, TLIL0010 Implement a track occupancy authority*, TLIL3084 Implement a local possession authority*, TLIL3083 Implement a track work authority and manage rail traffic through worksites*, TLIW2037 Clip and secure points*, TLIL4069 Plan and coordinate protection for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority*
Participant MUST have a current Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card / MTM Track Protection card.
*(Units of competency considered equivalent on www.training.gov.au are also accepted)

Prerequisite verification

Approved photo ID MUST be sighted on day of attendance.
Metro Academy will verify prerequisites against Rail Industry Worker (RIW) database.
To prevent delay, participant’s ‘The Platform’ profile MUST contain current email address, contact number, RIW number and date of birth.
Verifications will be completed by Metro Academy normally within two (2) business days of receipt of information*
*Participant is unable to commence training until verifications have been completed.

Course completion

Participants who successfully complete all requirements of this course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion (CoC).
CoC will normally be available in ‘The Platform’ 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.

RIW CERTIFICATE UPLOADS

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 normally be completed within two (2) business days of CoC being issued.

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Upcoming Available Dates

9th January 2026 - 13th February 2026

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Cost: $675 (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.

Proof of identity requirements

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.

Australian or International Passport
Driver’s Licence
Driver’s Learners Permit
Boat Operator’s Licence
Victorian Firearm Licence
Licence to Perform High Risk Work
Consumer Affairs Victoria Proof of Age card
Other Australian Government issued ID card
State, Territory or Federal Government Employee ID
Keypass ID card or Tertiary Education Photo ID card

Personal protection equipment (PPE) requirements

Not required

Information & bookings

The Platform
https://www.metrotrains.com.au/academy/
metroacademy@metrotrains.com.au
03 9610 3701

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