Skip to content Skip to footer

Road-Rail Plant Operator

HomeCoursesVIC & TASRoad-Rail Plant Operator

Road-Rail Plant Operator

Enrol in This Course

Course Duration

1 Day

Course Fees

Contact Us For Pricing

Delivery Mode

Face To Face Learning

Learn to Operator a Road-Rail Vehicle

This course is intended for people who are required to safely access the rail track to run a track vehicle within a defined worksite on a rail network during rail work activities. It includes performing pre-operational and post-operational checks, on tracking and off tracking vehicles, operating equipment, and completing required documentation. It encompasses the operation of all road/rail on-track vehicles.

Units of Competency

TLIC3045
Operate road rail vehicle

TLIC2054
Access rail track to run track vehicle in defined

To ensure you are fully prepared and able to participate in your Operate Road-Rail Vehicle training session, please ensure the following are available and accessible on the day of training:
  • access to a suitable Road-Rail Vehicle (RRV) for the duration of the practical training and assessment.

  • Access to rail track is required where you can demonstrate:

    • On-tracking the RRV

    • Operating the RRV in a safe and controlled manner

    • Off-tracking the RRV


These activities must be demonstrated a minimum of three (3) times during the training program to meet assessment requirements.

If you are unable to complete all practical demonstrations during the training session, you will be issued a logbook to record completion of the required attempts.

  • Certification: Upon successful completion, participants receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainmen
  • Safety and Compliance: Ensures participants are trained to operate road-rail vehicles in accordance with rail safety and regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of incidents and ensuring alignment with network access protocols.
  • Practical Experience: Combines theory-based learning with hands-on practical training and vehicle operation in simulated or live rail environments, reinforcing confidence and job-readiness.
  • Industry Recognition: The course is recognised by major rail operators and infrastructure contractors, enhancing the employability and credibility of participants seeking work on track-based projects involving rail plant.

This course is intended for:

  • Existing plant or machinery operators who need to operate road-rail vehicles within rail environments

  • Infrastructure and civil construction workers accessing the rail corridor

  • Contractors and subcontractors performing work on rail operator networks

  • Anyone seeking to formalise existing skills and obtain nationally recognised units of competency

  • Classroom-based learning: Face-to-face instruction covering essential theoretical concepts and safety procedures.
  • Knowledge assessments: Written tests to evaluate participants' understanding of the course material.
  • Practical observation assessments: Hands-on activities where participants demonstrate their skills in a controlled environment.

  • Conduct pre-operational safety checks on road-rail vehicles
  • Safely operate a road-rail vehicle on both road and rail infrastructure
  • Transition vehicles between road mode and rail mode safely and correctly
  • Access and navigate the rail network within a defined worksite
  • Communicate effectively with Protection Officers and rail safety personnel
  • Identify and manage worksite hazards and risks
  • Follow safeworking rules and procedures relevant to the operating environment
  • Apply emergency procedures in the event of a fault or incident

Upcoming Courses

Ask A Question
Go to Cart
There are currently no openings available for this course.

Supporting the Australian Rail industry since 2000

Speak To Us Today