On Thursday 28th May 2020, the CERT Queensland Office participated in Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea. Lots of delicious treats were shared while maintaining social distance requirements as COVID-19 continues. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is an event used to raise funds for those battling with cancer. CERT-Q hope...
The requirements and levels of rail medicals can be confusing. Whether you’re operating a locomotive or carrying out track maintenance, safety is always the top priority in the rail industry. Securing employment within the rail industry and obtaining a Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card requires a particular type...
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Inland Rail project will see more than 1,700km of rail comprising of 13 individual projects between Brisbane and Melbourne transform the way freight is moved around the country. ARTC recently identified a shortage of qualified workers locally for the Parkes to Narromine (P2N) section...
CERT is pleased to announce and welcome Tony as EGM of the newly established division within the Engenco Group – known as Workforce Solutions, which encompasses CERT and Momentum. We can now fully leverage the passion and build the synergies of our two people focussed businesses. Tony’s proven capability...
What is a Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card? A RIW Card is an identification card which includes a link to an electronic record of a worker’s details as relevant to their work on a rail network. It includes personal identification, medical levels and the competencies and accreditations...
With the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic we continuously reflect on how we can protect our customers and their staff, CERT employees and our contractors. CERT have already taken a shift from providing training in person and are exploring the option to provide training on-line via virtual classroom instead...
With the World Health Organisation assessing COVID-19 as a pandemic we reflect on how we can protect our customers, employees and our contractors. Our priority is to provide and maintain a safe environment for our customers, employees and contractors to safely maintain operations and continue to...
13 March 2020 until further notice – The Engenco Group have implemented the following communication to all visitors and contractors as a condition of entry. These Conditions of Entry are to be read, understood and accepted before access can be granted. The Engenco Group is committed to provide...
CERT Monthly update – CERT Victoria has kicked off 2020 with both rail theory and practical class sessions for different nationally recognised Units of Competency running smoothly from the 2nd January. Pictured is our first 2020 class in TLIB-3102 – Adjust Rail. This unit will enhance the...
Why do I need the ARTC National Track Safety Awareness Course? The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) National Track Safety Awareness course is an induction training package specifically designed for any employee, contractor seeking access to, working in or around or moving products across the track or rail land...
Watco employs a diverse and varied range of currently competent Train Drivers with experience driving a myriad of locomotives both in Western Australia, Nationally and Internationally. In 2014, Watco Management approached CERT to discuss an opportunity to issue its Train Drivers with a nationally recognised Qualification for their...
Samsung approached CERT to assist in creating a suite of training materials to ensure Employees and Contractors were aware of their safeworking requirements within the rail corridor. These materials were to be delivered to workers on the Pilbara Roy Hill project which involved the construction of...
The rail industry employs around 60,000 people Australia-wide, with roles ranging from train drivers and track maintainers to hand signallers and safety managers. A career in rail offers unique opportunities, though you’ll need to start with the right qualifications. This is where CERT (Nationally Recognised...
The Kenya Ports Authority has forged a strong relationship with CERT since 2014 and engaged them to assist with the development of its workforce and establishing training strategies. This has involved CERT visits to Kenya and Kenyan officials visiting Australia for training and consultation. Kenya Ports...
CERT Trainer/Assessor Terry recently completed his 3000th assessment since joining the Victorian team. Starting his working life in January 1969 as an apprentice boilermaker/welder with Victorian Railways, he then spent 7 years in Melbourne working on track completing construction of bridges and electrical overhead projects. He later...
Read the latest Rail Express article focused on CERT Assessors first hand knowledge of the industry and their capability to train students using contemporary methods....
At the end of 2019, Drivetrain will deliver the last of three engine frames commissioned by ASC, formerly the Australian Submarine Corporation. The engine frames have been manufactured by our specialist partner Hedemora Turbo & Diesel in Sweden. Australia’s Collins class submarines are operated by...
Read the latest Rail Express article that highlights CERTs extensive history in the rail industry and how we have evolved into an Australian leader in compliant, quality and cost effective training that now extends to mining, maritime, transport and building and construction....
Don’t want to sit in a classroom all day? CERT is the ONLY RTO delivering the ARTC Network Rules and Procedure 2020 changes via an online training platform. You can complete all the courses listed below in the comfort of your very own home....
The Victorian TTSA (Train Track Safety Awareness) – Level 1 course provides skills and knowledge required by all staff and contractors working in the rail corridor under supervision. This course is suitable for individuals who are new to rail....