Authorisation Letter.Candidate under 17 years RISI RSW (63571)


Competency requirements

  • Applicants name is to be displayed on the document
  • Applicants name on document is required to match the applicants registered cardholder name (However shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' would be acceptable first name differences).
  • If you are under 17 years of age you will require an Authorisation letter from TfNSW.
  • Applicants name on letter must match applicant name as registered in system.
  • Please email riw@transport.nsw.gov.au for further details.

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Issue date = Date on letter

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Certificate of Achievement.RISI Gap Assessment (63572)

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

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  • Please upload a RISI gap assessment (certificate of completion) from an approved registered training organisation WITH a copy of your original Statement of Attainment showing TLIF2080 is required
  • Issue date = date of completion shown on evidence
  • Expiry date = none (despite the evidence showing an expiration date
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Induction.RISI Card (23530 or 58576 or 47830)

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

  • Evidence accepted for this competency are:
  • TfNSW issued RISI or Gold Card are accepted
  • Expired cards can be accepted (examples attached)

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  • Issue date = date of completion shown on card
  • No expiry date required
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Qualified.TfNSW - Gold Card (26782)


Competency requirements

  • Please upload a copy of your current Gold Card
  • Applicants name is to be displayed on the document
  • Applicants name on document is required to match the applicants registered cardholder name (However shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'christopher' would be acceptable first name differences)
  • The Gold Card/Rail Safety Worker Card uploaded to this competency identifies you have a current and valid gold card for this role
  • You will not be able to present your Gold Card on site after the 30 May 2016. You will need to present your RIW Card.
  • This Gold Card has a 2 year expiry

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  • Issue date = As shown on card
  • Expiry date = As shown on card
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Statement of Attainment.RISI - Statement of Attainment (43929 or 52274)

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 must be displayed on the document
  • Applicants name on the document must match the cardholder's registered name (However shortened versions such as 'Chris' for 'Christopher' can be accepted)
  • A Statement of Attainment is required for this competency.
  • A Certificate of achievement with the TfNSW specific statement listed is not acceptable (even if accompanied by a statement of attainment for safely access the rail corridor). The paragraph must be on the statement of attainment.
  • A Statement of Attainment awarding TLIF2080 (or equivalent) Safely access the rail corridor with an issue date on or before 24 Dec 2021 is acceptable, provided all other business rule components are met.
  • A Statement of Attainment awarding TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor with an issue date after 24 Dec 2021 is acceptable, provided all other business rule components are met.


  • All Statements of Attainments from approved registered training organisations must have the following statement on the certificate, unless the certificate has been issued firsthand by Transport for NSW and shows the corresponding logo.
    • This Statement of Attainment is issued on the basis of the training material provided in accordance with the Training Material licenced by TfNSW.


  • All Statement of Attainments are required to have the TfNSW specific statement written on the certificate from 01/01/2016.


  • Note: TfNSW do not accept Urban Rail Training qualifications with an issue date of 18/11/2023 onwards.
  • Note: TfNSW do not accept Southern Cross Rail Training qualifications with an issue date between 30/05/2014 and 20/01/2016.
  • Note: Skilled was a training provider during this period, but is now a closed training arm- SOAs from skilled will be accepted as long as all other business rule components are met.


TfNSW has Approved Training Providers (ATPs) approved to deliver TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor on behalf of TfNSW, please click here to confirm.

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  • Award date = date of completion shown on evidence
  • Expiry date = none
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  • No example provided.

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