Authorisation Letter.MTM Authorised Linesman (74255)


Competency requirements

  • The applicant's name must be displayed.
  • The applicant's RIW number must be displayed.
  • Must be signed and dated by Stephen Chambers Electrical Networks Delivery Manager as per the template provided.
  • The letter must be dated.
  • The letter will have an assessor registration number.
  • Letter of Equivalence issued on an MTM letterhead with Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = Date on Letter.
  • Does not expire.
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Certificate IV.UEE40920 - Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control (66058)


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  • Award date = completion date.
  • No Expiry Date required.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Electrical Operator - EO Authorisation (8252025)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Electrical Operator Level EO needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks. 
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Electrical Operator - EO Renewal (8252026)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Electrical Operator Level EO needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Electrical Recipient - ER Authorisation (8252028)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Recipient Level ER needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Electrical Recipient - ER Renewal (8252029)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Recipient Level ER needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Electrical Tester - ET Renewal (8252031)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Electrical Operator Level ET needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Electrical Tester - ET Authorisation (8252030)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Electrical Operator Level ET needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Live HV Worker - OL Authorisation (8252033)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Electrical Operator Level OL needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = Completion date
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Live HV Worker - OL Renewal (8252034)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Electrical Operator Level OL needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Overhead Operator - OO Authorisation (8252035)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Electrical Operator Level OO needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Overhead Operator - OO Renewal (8252036)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Electrical Operator Level OO needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Overhead Recipient - OR Authorisation (8252038)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Recipient Level OR needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Overhead Recipient - OR Renewal (8252039)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Recipient Level OR needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Signals Operator - SO Authorisation (8252043)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation – Authorised Electrical Operator Level SO needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Signals Operator - SO Renewal (8252044)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation as Authorised Electrical Operator Level SO needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Signals Recipient - SR Authorisation (8252046)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Recipient Level SR needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Signals Recipient - SR Renewal (8252047)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Recipient Level SR needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Signals Tester - ST Authorisation (8252048)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Electrical Operator Level ST needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Signals Tester - ST Renewal (8252049)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Electrical Operator Level ST needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Substation Entry - EE Authorisation (8252040)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Person – Substation Entry Level EE needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Authorisation.MTM.Substation Entry - EE Renewal (8252041)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Person – Substation Entry Level EE needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
  • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Expiry = 36 months from completion date.
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Certificate of Completion.MTM - Authorised Applicant (8252023)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Before 01/08/2025:
    • "Certificate of Completion – MTM Authorised Applicant" must be uploaded.
    • Certificate requirements for logos: 
      • Issued before 02/03/2023: Thomson Bridge logo only

      • Issued between 02/03/2023 - 04/11/2024: both Thomson Bridge and RelyOn logos

      • Issued after 04/11/2024: RelyOn logo only

  • From 01/08/2025
    • "Certificate of Authorisation - Authorised Applicant" must be uploaded.
    • Certificate issued by Michael Kinsella - Electrical Networks.
    • Certificate must have Metro watermark.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Does not expire.
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Certificate of Completion.MTM - Plant Controller (34800)


Competency Requirements 

  • Applicants name to be displayed on the certificate.
  • Applicants name on document must match the cardholders registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' will be accepted).
  • The document must be issued by Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM).
  • Completion or issue date must be displayed.
  • Name and/or signature of the issuer must be displayed.
  • Needs to be directly uploaded by MTM (Metro Academy).

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  • Award Date = Date of completion
  • Expiry Date = 36 months
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Certificate of Completion.MTM - Substation Familiarisation (230884)


Competency Requirements

  • The name must match the name in the RIW
  • Shortened names are acceptable Chris for Christopher etc
  • Certificate of Completion issued by Metro Trains Melbourne – Metro Academy.
  • Certificate of completion must state:
    • Instructed Person (Substation Familiarisation) - certificates issued before 28/11/2024
    • Substation Familiarisation - certificates issued from 28/11/2024 onwards
  • The certificate must be dated.
  • This competency will be directly uploaded by Metro Trains Melbourne.
  • On completion of this training: Workers must have a Metro Trains Melbourne RIW association and a valid "MTM - Substation Familiarised" job role on their RIW profile, as only these roles are added to the HV database, which is required for substation access. For questions, contact infrariw@metrotrains.com.au

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  • Award Date - Date on Authorisation letter
  • Expiry Date - 36 Months from award date
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Certificate of Completion.MTM Notification and Approval for Excavation (NAE) Applicant (112023)


Competency requirements

  • The applicant's name must be shown on the document.
  • The name on the document must match the applicant's registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Completion - Notification and Approval for Excavation Applicant needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificates issued after 09/02/23 must only contain Metro Academy logo.
  • Certificates issued prior to 10/02/23 must contain Thomson Bridge logo and RTO number 40754. 

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  • Award date: Completion Date.
  • Expiry Date: Does not expire.
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Certificate of Completion.MTM.Electrical Operator - EO In Training (8252024)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Completion - High Voltage Operator Initial needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate must contain RTO number 40754.
  • Certificate requirements for logos:
    • Issued before 02/03/2023: Thomson Bridge logo only
    • Issued between 02/03/2023 - 04/11/2024: both Thomson Bridge and RelyOn logos
    • Issued after 04/11/2024: RelyOn logo only 

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Does not expire.
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Certificate of Completion.MTM.Electrical Recipient - ER In Training (8252027)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Completion - Authorised Recipient in Charge Initial (Substation) needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate must contain RTO number 40754.
  • Certificate requirements for logos:
    • Issued before 02/03/2023: Thomson Bridge logo only
    • Issued between 02/03/2023 - 04/11/2024: both Thomson Bridge and RelyOn logos
    • Issued after 04/11/2024: RelyOn logo only

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Does not expire
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Certificate of Completion.MTM.Live HV Worker - OL In Training (8252032)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Completion - High Voltage Operator Initial (Overhead) needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate must contain RTO number 40754.
  • Certificate requirements for logos:
    • Issued before 02/03/2023: Thomson Bridge logo only
    • Issued between 02/03/2023 - 04/11/2024: both Thomson Bridge and RelyOn logos
    • Issued after 04/11/2024: RelyOn logo only

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Does not expire.
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Certificate of Completion.MTM.Live HV Worker - OO In Training (34707)


Competency Requirements 

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Completion - High Voltage Operator Initial (Overhead) needs to be uploaded.
  • Must be issued by Rely On, RTO number 40754.

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Does not expire.
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Certificate of Completion.MTM.Overhead Recipient - OR In Training (8252037)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • ‘Certificate of Completion – MTM Authorised Recipient (Overhead)’ must be uploaded.
  • Certificate must contain RTO number 40754
  • Certificate requirements for logos:
    • Issued before 02/03/2023: Thomson Bridge logo only
    • Issued between 02/03/2023 - 04/11/2024: both Thomson Bridge and RelyOn logos
    • Issued after 04/11/2024: RelyOn logo only

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Does not expire.
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Certificate of Completion.MTM.Signals Operator - SO In Training (8252042)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Completion - High Voltage Operator Initial needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate must contain RTO number 40754.
  • Certificate requirements for logos:
    • Issued before 02/03/2023: Thomson Bridge logo only
    • Issued between 02/03/2023 - 04/11/2024: both Thomson Bridge and RelyOn logos
    • Issued after 04/11/2024: RelyOn logo only

       

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Does not expire.
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Certificate of Completion.MTM.Signals Recipient - SR In Training (8252045)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on document.
  • Name on document must match applicants registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Certificate of Completion - Authorised Recipient (Signals) needs to be uploaded.
  • Certificate must contain RTO number 40754.
  • Certificate requirements for logos:
    • Issued before 02/03/2023: Thomson Bridge logo only
    • Issued between 02/03/2023 - 04/11/2024: both Thomson Bridge and RelyOn logos
    • Issued after 04/11/2024: RelyOn logo only 

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  • Award date = completion date.
  • Does not expire.
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Certificate.MTM - ESV Spotters Registration Interim (66050)


Competency Requirements

  • The applicant's name must be shown on the document.

  • The name on the document must match the applicant's registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).

  • The document must be a Statement of Attainment.
  • The unit of competency must state: 'Observe and manage the safe operation of plant and equipment around overhead and underground assets.'
  • The Statement of Attainment must state: 'These competencies were attained in completion of 22597VIC Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets.'

Upload Requirements

  • Award Date = Completion date on Statement of Attainment
  • Expiry Date = 60 days from Award Date
Accepted Evidence

Not Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
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Course.Metro OSO Course (33645)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants' names must be shown on the document 
  • Applicants name on the document to match the applicants' name in RIW (However shortened first names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted)
  • The Overhead Safety Observer (OSO) Course is Metro's Proprietary course
  • Accepted Evidence: 
    • Certificate of Attendance showing Overhead Safety Observer Familiarisation is not accepted if issued after 31 July 2023
    • Certificate of Completion showing: RRL Site Specific Overhead Safety Observer is not accepted if issued after 31 July 2023
    • Certificate of Completion showing: Overhead Safety Observer
    • Metro Track Protection Card showing: Overhead Safety Observer
  • Evidence must be issued by Metro Trains Melbourne.
  • 3-year duration MUST be recorded in RIW to match the expiry date listed on evidence


NOTE: Metro Track Protection Card to be uploaded as evidence showing the front and back of the card 

NOTE: If an MTM OSO Card is loaded with an expiry date beyond the 3-year validity period the award date is to be recorded as the date of upload. 

Upload requirements

  • Issue date = date of completion
  • Expiry date = 3 years from the date of completion
Accepted evidence
Not accepted examples
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Course.Metro SSO Course (53645)


Competency Requirements 

  • Applicants' names must be shown on the document 
  • Applicants' name on the document to match the applicants' name in RIW (However shortened first names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted)
  • The Substation Safety Observer (SSO) Course is Metro's Proprietary course
  • Evidence must be issued by Metro Trains Melbourne.

Upload Requirements

  • Award Date - Date of Completion
  • Expiry Date - 3 Years from Award Date
Accepted Evidence

Not Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
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Letter of Equivalence.MTM - ESV Licence (89967)


Competency Requirements 

  • A Letter of Equivalence issued by Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) must be uploaded.
  • The applicant’s name must match the name in RIW (shortened first names, such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher,' are accepted).
  • Must be on an MTM letterhead and include the Metro Trains Melbourne watermark.
  • Completion or issue date must be clearly shown.
  • Must be signed and dated by Stephen Chambers or Patrick McGrath.
  • Uploaded directly by MTM.

Upload Requirements


Award Date: Date on letter

Expiry Date: 5 years

Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
Not Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
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Licence.Maintain/service manufacturers equipment (31285)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on the document
  • Applicants name on document to match applicants name in RIW (However shortened first names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted)
  • Please upload the manufacturers recognition of training.
  • Evidence for this competency is in the form of specific recognition of being trained in the maintenance and servicing requirements for electrical and substation equipment.
  • Evidence of recognition is provided by the manufacturer of the equipment
  • An electrical licence is accepted.

Upload requirements

  • Issue date = as per licence
  • Expiry date = none
Accepted evidence
Not accepted evidence
  • No example provided.

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Licence.MTM ESV Lineworker Licence - Cable Jointing (230885)


Competency Requirements

  • The name must match the name in RIW
  • Shortened names are acceptable Chris for Christopher etc.
  • The licence class must be Cable Jointing
  • The licence must be issued by Energy Safe Victoria

Upload Requirements

  • Award Date - Issue Date on Licence 
  • Expiry Date - As per Licence 
Accepted Evidence

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  • No example provided.
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Licence.MTM ESV Lineworker Licence (66052)


Competency requirements


When a licence is awarded it must meet the following requirements:

  • The applicant's name must be shown on the document.
  • The name on the document must match the applicant's registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • Licence class must be Rail/Traction
  • The licence must be issued by Energy Safe Victoria
  • Rail (Supervised) licenses are not accepted for this competency.


When a letter is awarded it must meet the following requirements:

  • Must state reference number
  • Applicants name on the letter must match RIW cardholder's name
  • Letter must state licence application approved
  • Letter must state licence number
  • Class must state R – Rail/Traction
  • Letter must be issued by Energy Safe Victoria

Upload requirements

  • Award date = Issue date on the licence.
  • Expiry = 5 years from the award date.

OR

  • Award date = Issue date on the letter.
  • Expiry = 5 years from the date on the letter
Accepted evidence

Not accepted evidence

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Licence.MTM ESV Lineworker Licence (Supervised) (LW.LIC.S)


Competency Requirements

  • The name must match the name in the RIW
  • Shortened names are acceptable Chris for Christopher etc
  • The licence class must be Rail (Supervised)
  • The licence must be issued by Energy Safety Victoria

Upload Requirements

  • Award date - Issue date on Licence
  • Expiry date - As per Licence
Accepted Evidence

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  • No example provided.
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Licence.MTM ESV Spotters Registration (66053)


Competency requirements

  • The applicant's name must be shown on the document.
  • The name on the document must match the applicant's registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted).
  • The licence must be issued by Energy Safe Victoria.
  • The licence must state Spotter Registration Certificate

Upload requirements

  • Award date = Issue date on the licence
  • Expiry = 36 months from the award date
Accepted evidence
Not accepted evidence
  • No example provided.
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MTM.Qualified.Relevant Tertiary Qualification - HV Earthing and Bonding System Tester (36486)


Competency Requirements 

  • Applicant's name to be shown on the documentation
  • Applicant's name must match (However shortened versions such as 'Chris' for Christopher can be accepted)
  • Recognised Training Institution name to be displayed on the document.
  • This tertiary qualification must in fields of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic).
  • An actual copy of the certificate/degree is required. Letters are not accepted in lieu of this.
  • Completion date or issue date must be displayed.
  • ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO competencies@metrotrains.com.au PRIOR TO VERIFICATION EVIDENCE MUST BE ACCEPTED BY MTM.

Upload Requirements

  • Completion date - If listed on the certificate (the completion date is always used when displayed)
  • If the date of completion is not shown, the certificate issue date is to be recorded
Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
Not Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
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MTM.Qualified.Relevant Tertiary Qualification - Lineworker 1 (52227)


Competency Requirements

  • Applicants name to be shown on the documentation
  • Applicants name must match (However shortened versions such as 'Chris' for Christopher can be accepted)
  • Recognised Training Institution name to be displayed on the document
  • An actual copy of the certificate/degree is required. Letters are not accepted in lieu of this.
  • Completion date or issue date must be displayed


ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO competencies@metrotrains.com.au PRIOR TO VERIFICATION

EVIDENCE MUST BE ACCEPTED BY MTM


Upload Requirements

  • Completion date - if listed on the certificate (the completion date is always used when displayed)
  • If the date of completion is not shown, the certificate issue date is to be recorded
Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
Not Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
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MTM.Qualified.Relevant Tertiary Qualification - Overhead Safety Observer (52228)


Competency Requirements

  • MTM Letter issued by Electrical Networks Manager  - Stephen Chambers

Upload Requirements

  • Award date - Date on Letter
  • Expiry date - 3 years from Award date
Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
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  • No example provided.
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MTM.Qualified.Relevant Tertiary Qualification - Substations Electrician & Tester (52226)


Competency Requirements

  • Applicants name to be shown on the documentation
  • Applicants name must match (However shortened versions such as 'Chris' for Christopher can be accepted)
  • Recognised Training Institution name to be displayed on the document
  • An actual copy of the certificate/degree is required. Letters are not accepted in lieu of this.
  • Completion date or issue date must be displayed
  • The following qualifications can be accepted without confirmation from MTM,
  • All other submissions must be forwarded to competencies@metrotrains.com.au prior to verification. The

    evidence must be accepted by MTM in order for it to be verified.


Upload Requirements

  • Completion date - if listed on the certificate (the completion date is always used when displayed)
  • If the date of completion is not shown, the certificate issue date is to be recorded
Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
Not Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
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MTM.Qualified.Relevant Tertiary Qualification - Substations SCADA (52229)


Competency Requirements

  • Applicant name to be shown on the documentation
  • Applicant's name must match (However shortened versions such as 'Chris' for Christopher can be accepted)
  • Recognised Training Institution name to be displayed on the document
  • An actual copy of the certificate/degree is required. Letters are not accepted in lieu of this.
  • The completion date or issue date must be displayed


ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO competencies@metrotrains.com.au PRIOR TO VERIFICATION

EVIDENCE MUST BE ACCEPTED BY MTM 

Upload Requirements

  • Completion date - if listed on the certificate (the completion date is always used when displayed)
  • If the date of completion is not shown, the certificate issue date is to be recorded
Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
Not Accepted Evidence
  • No example provided.
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Qualified. MTM Permit to Work (31298)

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

  • Applicants name to be displayed on the document.
  • Applicants name on document must match the cardholders registered name (however shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' will be accepted).
  • Certificate of Authorisation must be issued by Metro Trains Melbourne (Metro)
  • Certificate must be signed by Michael Kinsella
  • Certificate must have the "M" watermark from 27/07/2022 onward (certificates issued before this date without the watermark are accepted).
  • Metro Certificate of Attendance is not accepted as of 10/02/2021.
  • This competency must be directly uploaded by Metro Trains Melbourne.
  • Applicants are required to email their Rely On (formally known as Thomson Bridge) Certificate of Completion with their RIW details to infrastructure.training@metrotrains.com.au, along with ensuring they have a valid CPR and First Aid present on their RIW profile.

Upload requirements

  • Issue date = date of completion
  • Expiry date = 3 years from the date of completion
Accepted evidence
Not accepted examples
 
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Qualified.Cabler Registration - MTM - OCS Technical Officer (83205)


Competency requirements
Name on card to match the person registered (shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher).
Competencies must be obtained for Structure, Optical Fibre, Coaxial, Underground, & Aerial per ACMA requirements, this must be displayed on the evidence provided.
 
Card must be issued one of the following cabling registers:
  • Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS)
  • Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL)
  • BICSI Registered Cablers Australia Pty Ltd (BRCA)
  • Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia)
  • TITAB Australia Cabler Registry Services (TITAB)

Upload requirements

  • Must state Registration Number and expiry date (must be entered)
  • Expiry date to be entered as appears on evidence
Accepted evidence
Not accepted evidence
  • No example provided.

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Qualified.MTM - Workplace Spotting for Service Assets (76767)

Competencies governed by this business rule:

  • Qualified.21705VIC - Workplace Spotting for Service Assets (33644)
  • Qualified.22597VIC - Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets (76768)

Competency requirements

  • Applicants name must be shown on the document
  • Applicants name on document to match applicants name in RIW (However, shortened first names such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' are accepted)
  • Any Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with this unit of competency on scope can issue the qualification.
  • The unit of competency must:
    • Identify the RTO by its national provider number
    • Show the Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) logo
  • Please upload a certificate showing the course completion for 21705VIC, 22195, 22325VIC, VU20834 OR 22597VIC.
    NOTE: Statements of attainment that indicate 'These competencies were attained in completion of 22597VIC Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets' will also be accepted as long as the specified unit is listed above. 
  • The unit of competence should show: Observe the safe operation of plant and equipment around overhead and underground assets.
  • 3 year duration

Upload requirements

  • Issue date = date of completion
  • Expiry date = 3 years from date of completion
Accepted evidence
Not accepted evidence
  • No example provided.

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