North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE)
2 Years
Develop specialised skills in rail signalling technology over two years through hands-on training in dedicated workshops and simulated rail environments. This course prepares you for high-demand roles installing, testing, and maintaining critical signalling equipment that keeps Australia's rail networks safe and efficient.
School leavers need C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English and OLNA, or NAPLAN 9 Band 8. Non-school leavers require C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent, or a Certificate II or Certificate III qualification. You should have strong attention to detail, good problem-solving ability, commitment to safety, ability to work independently and as part of a team, good communication skills, and reliability. Technical aptitude and willingness to learn are essential.
The course covers 16 units of competency across four structured stages. Core units include applying rail signalling principles, assembling and wiring electrical rail signalling equipment, finding and repairing rail signalling system faults, installing and maintaining rail track circuit leads and bonds, maintaining active level crossing equipment, power-operated point actuating devices, rail signalling power supplies, trackside signal and train protection equipment, and train detection equipment. Additional units cover copper rail signalling cable testing, energy sector WHS and environmental policies, and personal competency development. Elective units include maintaining computer-based interlocking rail systems, non-vital telemetry systems, and vital relay interlocking systems.
North Metropolitan TAFE is a leading vocational education provider in Western Australia with dedicated training facilities and industry partnerships. The course is developed in consultation with industry experts and incorporates current rail sector requirements and ERAC licensing standards. NMTAFE offers hands-on training in dedicated workshops and simulated rail environments that replicate real-world conditions, combined with flexible block-release scheduling that allows students to continue working while studying.
Graduates are prepared for high-demand roles in Australia's rail industry, including positions as Railway Signal Operators and Rail Signalling Technicians. The qualification opens pathways to specialised roles in rail infrastructure maintenance, electrical fitting, and signalling system management. With ERAC licensing requirements met, graduates can pursue careers with major rail operators and infrastructure companies across Australia.
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