Induction.MTM Safety and Environmental Induction (26441)

From 1 January 2023, this competency must be awarded to the Rail Industry Worker profile using one of the following methods :

  • Directly awarded by the RTO who delivered the training, or
  • Added by a company if the certificate has back-to-source verification, such as a QR code. Please check the accepted evidence below for an example.

If the competency does not meet these requirements, you can refer to how Network-based competencies are managed in the RIW System for more information.



Competency requirements

  • Name on documentation to match the person registered (shortened version of name is accepted e.g. Chris for Christopher)
  • Please upload a certificate of completion / Statement of Attendance issued by one of MTM's authorised Registered Training Organisation (RTO) providers:
    • Metro Academy
    • John Holland Group
    • Training Ahead Australia (From 09/08/2021)
    • Australian Testing Services (From 23/08/2021)
    • The Instruction Company (certificates issued before 05/07/2020)
    • Skilled Rail Services (certificates issued before 01/10/2018)
    • Centre for Excellence in Rail Training (CERT) (certificates issued before 26/07/2021)
  • Statement of Attendance / Statement of Achievement / Certificate of Completion / Certificate should show either;
    • Statement of Attendance showing: Metro Safety and Environment Induction is accepted
    • Statement of Attendance showing: Metro Contractor Safety Recertification is accepted
    • Statement of completion showing: Metro Safety and Environment Induction is accepted
    • Statement of completion showing: Metro Contractor Safety Recertification is accepted
    • Metro Track Protection Card showing: Metro or MTM Safety and Environment Induction are accepted


Statements of Attainment:

  • Statements of attainment (issued by Metro Academy) can be accepted under this competency. Document should indicate completion of "TLIF2080 Safely Access the Rail Corridor" or "TLIF0020 Safely Access the Rail Corridor".
  • Statements of Attainment issued by training providers other than Metro Academy will not be accepted.


Cards are accepted in lieu - Cards must meet the following points:

  • Card must state MTM Safety and Environment Induction. 
  • Accepted cards are from:
    • Metro Track Protection Card
    • Skilled Card
    • Centre for Excellence in Rail Training (CERT)


Evidence from the following safeworking renewals is also acceptable, providing they are from Metro Academy:
  • MTM - MCSR
  • MTM - Lookout
  • MTM - Handsignaller
  • MTM - Track Force Protection Coordinator 3.1
  • MTM - Track Force Protection Coordinator 3.2
  • MTM - Track Force Protection Coordinator 3.3

Upload requirements

  • Issue date to be recorded (unless Metro track protection card is uploaded - no issue date required for this)
  • No expiry date is required.
Accepted evidence



Not accepted evidence
  • No example provided.

Business Rule Link
https://businessrules.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000083447

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