There are a variety of qualifications that are designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to enter the rail sector and they range from Certificate I Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations) to Certificate IV Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations).
Trainer drivers are generally responsible for the preparation and safe operation of their vehicle. A driver must also have the ability to identify any vehicle faults and carry out emergency maintenance. Most trains generally transport either passengers or freight.
The national qualification for driving a locomotive is the Cert IV in Transport Logistics (Rail Operations). Usually, train driver training is carried out by rail operators in conjunction with a training organisation. The training is designed to assist employees to progress through the organisation to become a train driver. For further information on this course please visit the TAFE Course Directory.
"A Career and Course Guide for Victoria: Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry"provides further information on the wide variety of occupations and qualifications available in Transport and Logistics. To secure a copy please contact TDT Victoria
To find a training provider that offers the qualification you are interested in, go the Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority (VRQA) website.
T&L Skills Needs 2011: Details of what is required in T&L