TLI27121 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure
Get your rail career on track
Gain the skills to engage in the basic operations within the rail infrastructure environment.
Overview
Campus Midland
When Semester 1, 2026
How On campus
Are you unsure how to get your rail career On-Track?
This course will provide you with skills to engage in the basic operations within the rail infrastructure environment. It involves undertaking a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
You'll focus on track work and learn onsite in our METRONET Trades Training Centre - a simulated rail yard located on the Midland Campus.
On successful completion you could pursue employment as a track worker, installer or maintainer.
- Identify hazards and work safely within the rail corridor
- Identify railway layouts, features and components
- Care and use of hand tools and minor mechanical equipment in the rail environment
- Measure, mark up and cut and install rail
- Install railway sleepers and fastenings.
I have the following attributes:
- Physically fit and working in extreme weather conditions
- A good sense of situational awareness
- Methodical eye for detail
Koomba Birdal Program
This course is also available through our Koomba Bridal program, designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates looking to start a career in Rail.
As part of the program, you'll receive additional support and training in:
- Health and wellbeing
- Managing your money
- Resumes
You'll be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and will have access to a Koolark Aboriginal Student Mentor and an Enhanced Aboriginal Engagement Career Advisor.
Important dates
- Applications close | 17 January 2026
- Term | 2 February – 25 June 2026
- Classes | Monday to Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm and Thursday 8:00am – 1:00pm
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools | $65.00 | $19.40 | $41.00 |
| TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | $65.00 | $19.40 | $20.00 |
| TLIE1003 Participate in basic workplace communication | $130.00 | $38.80 | $15.00 |
| TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedures | $65.00 | $19.40 | $15.00 |
| TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| TLIU2008 Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure | $81.25 | $24.25 | $20.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
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$130.00 | $38.80 | $15.00 |
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$113.75 | $33.95 | $15.00 |
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$58.50 | $17.46 | $15.00 |
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$32.50 | $9.70 | $15.00 |
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$130.00 | $38.80 | $15.00 |
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$113.75 | $33.95 | $20.00 |
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$117.00 | $34.92 | $25.00 |
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$130.00 | $38.80 | $20.00 |
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$65.00 | $19.40 | $100.00 |
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$65.00 | $19.40 | $15.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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