Competency requirements

• Applicant's name must be shown on the document.
• Applicant's names on the document must match names in RIW (However, shortened first names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted.)
• Safely Working in the Rail Corridor (SWIRC) Certificate of completion.
• Only Metro Academy is approved to deliver the SWIRC course.
• Black and white or colour can be accepted.

• The TLIF2080 unit (from before 01/09/2019) can be used to exempt a worker from the SWIRC requirement.
• Cards issued prior to 01/09/2019 are also accepted in lieu of a statement of attainment. Must show TLIF2080 unit. Previous equivalent unit codes accepted.
• Updated 07/08/2020 – acceptance of cards showing unit TLIF2080 and Metro Track Protection cards
• Connex issued card as shown in the acceptable examples below
• “Skilled Cards” are also accepted. Must contain Train Track Safety Awareness – Level 1 with an issue date prior to 01/09/2019.

• John Holland Rail Track Safety Awareness Card is accepted with an issue date prior to 01/09/2019.
• Metro Track Protection Cards are also accepted if they show any of the below roles:
  • Train Track Safety Awareness
  • Lookout
  • Track Force Protection Coordinator 3.1
  • Track Force Protection Coordinator 3.2
  • Track Force Protection Coordinator 3.3

NOTE: Both sides of the Metro Track Protection Card must be uploaded. Award date = date of upload. The expiry date for any of the above job roles MUST be prior to 01/09/2021.

Upload requirements

• Date of completion shown on the certificate must be entered as the issue date within RIW.
• No expiry.

• No example provided.