How do I get a Risi card?

In order to obtain a RIW (RISI) Card you must pass a medical examination from a licensed professional. For your convenience Train Me can organise a Category 3 Medical Assessment to take place on the same day as your TLIF2080 Safely Access the Rail Corridor course, this service is provided at an additional cost.

What is a SARC card?

The SARC Certificate is evidence that you have successfully completed training and assessment for the unit of competency: TLIF2080 Safely access the rail corridor.

What is a rail safety worker?

A rail safety worker is any individual (whether employee or contractor) who has carried out, is carrying out, or is about to carry out, rail safety work (section 4 of the RSNL). This may be their only role or a task that is part of their role.

How do I become a rail safety worker?

In order to receive a Transport for NSW Rail Safety Worker Card (RISI) you must obtain a Transport for NSW Category 1, 2 or 3 Medical examination to prove they meet the health requirements set out in the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers, (2012).

How long is SARC training?

The A school will be 19 weeks of training where most will be review for you, but take this time and train hard to get into shape for the USMC PFT (pullups, crunches, 3 mile run) as you will have to master that while attached to the Marine Corps units.

What ticket do you need to work on railways?

What is a PTS Card & why do most rail industry careers require one? Personal Track Safety Card, or PTS Card, is the name of the basic requirement needed to allow a person to work on or near a railway line.

Who is responsible for safety on trains?

The ORR is the health and safety regulator and enforcement authority for the railway. Its role is to make sure that the health and safety of everyone associated with the rail industry is protected. ORR’s contribution to safety leadership is to supervise and enforce.

What is a Category 3 rail medical?

A Category 3 Rail Medical applies to workers who perform non-safety critical work and whose health and fitness will not directly impact commuters or colleagues. This medical assesses a workers ability to move through the rail corridor, function under supervision and reach a safe place in the event of an emergency.

Who is urban rail safety and what do they do?

Urban Rail Safety is committed to delivering rail safety training to personnel that wish to work in the rail sector, we provide a well-trained workforce to meet and exceed our Client’s requirements. Urban Rail Safety holds a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) status with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

What kind of training does the rail industry need?

Rail Safety Training Fully Accredited (RISI) Rail Industry Safety Induction Training for the Rail Industry Sector. Urban Rail Safety was established in 2014 to deliver 1st class Rail Access Training, Rail Safety Training, RISI and RIW Training in the Rail and Infrastructure sector.

Where can I get a rail safety assessment?

The medical assessment can only be conducted by an approved Health provider, check the link for approved Health professionals: https://www.riw.net.au/authorised-health-professionals/ When you complete this training you will acquire the National Unit of Competency: TLIF2080 Safety access the rail corridor – also called SARC or RISI training.

What can Urs do for the rail industry?

URS can also deliver Certificate 2 and 3 in Rail infrastructure as well as Track protection training and assessment to personnel wishing to advance their carrier in the rail industry, (check our scope and register with the course of your choice)