Rail Sector News
Inquiry into the Management of the Inland Rail Project – Submissions invited
Closes 8 November 2019. On 17 September 2019, the Senate announced that the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee will be undertaking an inquiry into the management of the Inland Rail project by the Australian Rail Track Corporation and the...
Toowoomba Regional Skills Investment Strategy Project
The Toowoomba Regional Skills Investment (RSIS) project is an initiative between Toowoomba Regional Council and the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, to identify current and emerging jobs, and to ensure there is a supply of skilled local people to...
Cross Sector Supply Chain Skills Project Update – Draft materials available for comment
Cross Sector Supply Chain Skills Project Regardless of which industry you’re currently working in, you’ll be impacted by multiple supply chains each and every day. Most likely you’re part of a supply chain, be it moving people, products, data or...
Rail subject matter experts needed
Work has commenced on the Train and Network Control Operations Review and Network Fault Support projects, and the Rail Industry Reference Committee is forming a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for each project.Your industry expertise and insight is...
Outstanding achievers recognised at Australasian Rail Industry Awards Gala Dinner
Individuals and organisations from across the Australasian rail industry were recognised for their outstanding achievements and innovations in rail at the Australasian Rail Industry Awards held on 11 July 2019.Congratulations to all the winners, who were:Career...
Australian Industry Standards announce new training package development projects
As a direct result of the 2019 Skills Forecasts & Proposed Schedule of Work submitted by the Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) Australian Industry Standards (AIS) supports, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has approved the transport and...
New report – Road and rail sectors to show most growth
Growth across the country's transport sector will be driven by the road and rail sectors according to a new report by Fitch Solutions.The credit market data specialist said the Federal Government's 10-year Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP) supported the forecast...
Hays Jobs Report – Logistics hotspots of skills in demand
Hays annual Salary Guide indicates that 57% of employers intend to increase permanent distribution staff levels in the 2019/20 financial year.This vacancy activity will be focused on multi-skilled candidates across transport, warehousing and supply chain. This is the...
TLI Passenger Train Guard Project – Subject matter experts needed
TLI Passenger Train Guard ProjectThe Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has proposed a project to review the Certificate III Electric Passenger Train Guard Qualification and to develop a stream that caters for the diesel mode of power train guards or...
TLI Rail Infrastructure Skills Project – Subject Matter Experts Needed
TLI Rail Infrastructure Skills ProjectWith over 130 billion dollars allocated for rail infrastructure upgrades, the Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has proposed a project to review seven specific rail infrastructure qualifications and associated...
TLI Rail Human Factors Update – Draft materials available for comment
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Rail Human Factors Project has finalised draft materials and would like your feedback.The Case for Change proposed developing one new Skill Set and three new Units of Competency to address human factor...
TLI Heavy Vehicle Driver Safety Project Update – Draft materials available for comment
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Heavy Vehicle Driver Safety Project has finalised draft materials and would like your feedback.In addition, feedback is requested as to whether the unitsTLIC2002, TLIC3003, TLIC3004, TLIC3005 and TLIC4006...
2019 IRC Skills Forecasts and Proposed Schedule of Work Documents submitted to AISC
On behalf of the Industry Reference Committees (IRC's) that Australian Industry Standards (AIS) supports, the eleven 2019 IRC Skills Forecast and Proposed Schedule of Work documents have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC).The IRC...
TLI Rail Human Factors Project – Draft materials available for comment
The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Rail Human Factors Project has finalised draft materials and would like your feedback.The TAC has developed 2 draft units of competency and 2 draft skill sets to address human factor skills and knowledge within...
TLI Autonomous Rail Vehicle Project – Draft materials available for comment
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the Autonomous Rail Vehicle Project has developed draft skill sets and units of competency and would like your feedback. Click here to view the draft materials and to submit your...
TLI Traffic Operations – Draft materials available for feedback
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Traffic Operations Project has finalised draft materials for the project and would like your feedback. Click on the link below to view the draft qualification, units of...
TLI Shared Equipment – Draft materials available for feedback
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Shared Equipment Project has finalised draft materials for the project and would like your feedback. Click on the link below to view the draft units of competency, skill sets...
TLI Freight Forwarding – Draft materials available for feedback
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Freight Forwarding Project has finalised draft materials for the project and would like your feedback. Click on the link below to view the draft qualification, units of...
TLI Chain of Responsibility – Draft materials available for feedback
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Chain of Responsibility Project, has finalised draft materials for the project and would like your feedback. Click on the link below to view the draft units of competency and to...
Heavy Vehicle Safety Around Ports Health Initiative – Free Skin Checks
Skin Cancer is Australia’s most common form of cancer, with 2 in 3 Australians developing skin cancer before the age of 70. Early detection is vital in saving lives.As part of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Around Ports project, all businesses within the Port of Brisbane...
TLI Autonomous Rail Vehicle Project Update – Draft Materials Available for Comment
The Technical Advisory Committee for the Autonomous Rail Vehicle Project has developed draft skill sets and new units of competency and would like your feedback.Click here to view the draft materials and to submit your feedback.Feedback to be submitted by...
Historic moment as construction starts on Inland Rail Project
Construction of the once-in-a-generation Inland Rail officially began on 13th December 2018, boosting jobs, creating vital infrastructure and strengthening the economy. The Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack turned the ceremonial first sod alongside ARTC...
Rail Sector Skills Crisis – A Call To Action
In May 2018, the Australasian Railway Association engaged BIS Oxford Economics to undertake a workforce capability analysis for the rail industry. The study was based on planned and forecast growth in rail infrastructure and rolling stock in Australia and New Zealand...
T&L Future Ready Report Released
Read direct feedback from industry in relation to skills, training and workforce needs. The T&L Future Ready Report was commissioned by Jobs Queensland to identify the priority skills needs, skill shortages, opportunities and challenges for the future workforce...
DigiT&L Futures – Free Excel Training
The DigiT&L Futures program is a new initiative led by the QTA. The program aims to assist industries impacted by digital disruption by supporting a transition and adoption of new practices by existing workers. DIGIT&L FUTURES (Excel Skills) provides support...
Second release of Cert IV in Transport Scheduling
TLI40118 - CERTIFICATE IV IN TRANSPORT SCHEDULING Second release of the qualification for those engaged in the Transport and Logistics Industry in a scheduling role. This is a qualification for those engaged in the Transport and Logistics Industry in a scheduling...
Jobs Queensland – Anticipating Future Skills Project
Jobs Queensland's Anticipating Future Skills project has been designed to help industries and regions with uncertainty around the changing future of work. The project's final report has been launched and gives crucial information to business, employers, workers and...
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IRC Project Update – TLI
The lastest TLI activity updates: TLI Autonomous Rail Vehicle and Human Factors Case for Change TLI Freight Forwarding & Chain of Responsibility Case for Change TLI High Risk Work Licence Project TLI Logistics and Traffic Operations Case for Change ...
IRC Project Update – Rail
TLI Rail Safety Critical Communications Project The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has commissioned the Rail Safety Critical Communications Project for the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. The Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) will...
FEEDBACK NEEDED: Draft Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Qualifications
The UET12 Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package – Certificate II and IV; and Diploma and Advanced Diploma TACs have released draft qualifications and Units of Competency for feedback. Certificate II and IV Diploma and Advanced Diploma Feedback is...
2018 IRC SKILLS FORECAST – KEY FINDINGS DISCUSSION PAPERS
The 2018 IRC Key Findings Discussion Papers have been released for industry consultation. Outlining the future opportunities, challenges and new and emerging skills within the aviation, transport and logistics, maritime, energy, water and utilities, public safety,...
FEEDBACK NEEDED: TLI Autonomous Rail Vehicle and Human Factors
The Rail Industry Reference Committee is seeking feedback in regards to the below cases for change within the Training Package work. A Case for Change has been developed by the Rail IRC to develop two new Skill Sets. 1. Autonomous Trains and Rail Vehicles Skill Set...
TLI Autonomous Rail Vehicle and Human Factors
The Rail Industry Reference Committee is seeking feedback in regards to the below cases for change within the Training Package work. A Case for Change has been developed by the Rail IRC to develop two new Skill Sets. 1. Autonomous Trains and Rail Vehicles Skill Set...
Rail IRC Skills Forecast Survey
The Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) invites stakeholders to provide feedback to inform the development of the 2018 Rail IRC Skills Forecast. Feedback can be provided by clicking here. The opportunity to have input into the 2018 IRC Skills Forecast closes next...
Latest from the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator
Latest from the (External link)Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator(External link): Asbestos found in imported friction wear plates - WA Govt alert
ARA Future Leaders selected for ideas at AusRAIL PLUS 2017
At the AusRAIL PLUS 2017 conference, two ARA Future Leader Program ‘project groups’ were announced as winners for their innovative ideas. The two project groups presented their innovative ideas as part of the ‘Where are we heading?’ plenary session at the conference....
Rail – The place to be
Rail Careers Week will take place between 20 and 24 November 2017 and will coincide with AusRAIL PLUS 2017. The theme for 2017 is ‘Rail – The place to be’. The aim of the Week is to promote and provide a greater awareness about a career in rail, provide...