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Rail Signal Test Assistant Training

The Test Assistant course includes:

1. Assist in the inspection of location cases – inspecting quality of workmanship and correct components
2. Assist with the inspection of bonding plans and SAPs compared to actual install.
3. Assist in the checking and confirmation an installation is complete
4. Assist with the testing of power supplies
5. Assist with testing of track circuit function.
6. Assist with the testing of points mechanisms and associated circuits.
7. Assist with testing of signal heads, train protection and associated equipment.
8. Assist with the testing of signal control circuits in location cases, (excluding strap and function tests).
9. Assist with the testing of wiring: including wire count, null count and continuity (Bell)
10. Assist with the testing of cables: including continuity, insulation test and polarity

The training is largely hands on using simulated rail signal equipment working with a tester, in a training facility.

Duration: 3 days

This training can also be shortened to a 1 or a 2 day course by selecting parts of the outcomes above.

The ARTC–ST144 Signals Safeworking course provides participants with current knowledge of ARTC Signal Safeworking rules,  standards and procedures for work in NSW, SA, VIC and WA. This online course is a restricted to persons who are unable to attend classroom and seek remote trainer support. Students will complete all 5 modules online and seek trainer support.

This ST144 (Online) course is only for personnel who qualify to access the learning remotely.
Note: this mode of learning is not always successful. If you are unsure we recommend you take the classroom learning environment option.

Are you carrying a worn or tired Red Card? Do you need a Victorian White Card for work? HRD’s Red Card-White Card changeover service solves the problem!

Anyone with an existing Victorian Construction Induction ‘Red Card’ can update to the current ‘White Card’ with Red Card-White Card transfer service.

But you must provide a valid red card number for your application to be successfully processed. If you can’t provide that magic number, you’ll need to contact WorkSafe Victoria.

You’ll find application details on the Red Card Update page.

HRD wants to ensure that your application meets all the WorkSafe requirements. So don’t make your Red Card changeover purchase until you’ve spoken to HRD staff and been given the go-ahead.

Fee includes purchase fee of your white card to Worksafe Vic + a credit card charge of 2.9%

The ARTC–ST144 Mechanical Signals Safeworking course provides participants with current knowledge of ARTC Signal Safeworking rules,  standards and procedures for work in NSW, SA, VIC and WA. This online course is a restricted to persons who are unable to attend classroom and seek remote trainer support. Students will complete all 5 modules online and seek trainer support.

This ST144 Mechanical (Online) course is only for personnel who qualify to access the learning remotely.
Note: this mode of learning is not always successful. If you are unsure we recommend you take the classroom learning environment option.

Module – RS3.1 Introduction Rail Signalling System Principles

RS3.1 is the first of 3 modules to be completed. Students who complete the modules RS3.1, RS3.2 and RS3.3 and the practical assessments for RS3.3 will receive a Statement of Attainment and a Completion Certificate for Signal Assistant Constructor to satisfy the formal training requirements for the statement of competency (SOC) Signal Assistant Constructor role.

Overview – this RS3.1 module includes:

• What is rail signalling and what are the fundamental principles that protects two trains from colliding
• The names of all the rail signal equipment types
• Rules and processes a signal installer and maintainer need to comply with
• Read a variety of rail signalling design plans and circuits, identifying the symbols and nomenclature
• Comprehending safety and operation of the signalling system