Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure
Get job ready for Western Australia's exciting rail projects, and get your career on track!
With so many rail and transport infrastructure projects happening across WA, this qualification is a great way to get job ready.
With this nationally recognised and accredited qualification; you'll be able to specialise in either track work, structures, track surfacing, or tram and light rail infrastructure.
The course covers using hand tools, safe manual handling, communicating with your work team, following WHS procedures, managing fatigue, environmental procedures for rail infrastructure, technical skills related to railway maintenance work, and much more. You'll have the job ready skills employers are looking for!
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
Training options
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
- STEM
Industry area
- Engineering and Mining
Study areas
- Civil Construction
- Metal Fabrication
Course ID
- National ID: TLI27121
- WA State ID: BHH8
This course is not currently available at any WA TAFE colleges.
For more information about other courses available or coming up at TAFE, use our map to locate and contact your closest TAFE campus
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
The TLI27121 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure is designed for existing rail industry workers seeking formal accreditation, upskilling, or competency recognition in rail track construction and maintenance. This program provides structured learning that integrates theory, practical skills development, and workplace-based competency assessment, ensuring participants meet industry standards while continuing employment. Course Overview:
Participants will develop the essential skills and knowledge required to work safely and effectively in the rail infrastructure sector, with training aligned to WA industry requirements.
Delivery Structure: - Blended learning approach
- Combining face-to-face training, online study, and workplace-based assessments
- Flexible scheduling – One day per week of structured classroom training, supported by self-paced study
- Workplace-based assessment
- Competency validation in real job environments
What You Will Learn:
- Rail track construction and maintenance fundamentals
- Safe work practices and rail safety procedures - Use of hand tools and minor mechanical equipment
- Track ballasting, sleeper installation, and fastening system repairs
- Environmental and fatigue management in rail settings
This program ensures participants meet compliance requirements, develop hands-on skills and achieve a nationally recognised qualification to support career progression in the rail industry.
Delivery location
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in basic operations within the rail infrastructure environment. It involves undertaking a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: Rail Infrastructure – Track Work - track worker - track installer - track maintainer
Delivery location
Nationally recognised training in track and rail infrastructure work, this qualification gives you the skills and knowledge to carry out rail infrastructure activities safely and effectively.
Delivery location
With so many rail and transport infrastructure projects happening across WA, this qualification is a great way to get job ready.
With this nationally recognised and accredited qualification; you'll be able to specialise in either track work, structures, track surfacing, or tram and light rail infrastructure.
The course covers using hand tools, safe manual handling, communicating with your work team, following WHS procedures, managing fatigue, environmental procedures for rail infrastructure, technical skills related to railway maintenance work, and much more. You'll have the job ready skills employers are looking for!
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
Training options
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
- STEM
Industry area
- Engineering and Mining
Study areas
- Civil Construction
- Metal Fabrication
Course ID
- National ID: TLI27121
- WA State ID: BHH8
This course is not currently available at any WA TAFE colleges.
For more information about other courses available or coming up at TAFE, use our map to locate and contact your closest TAFE campus
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
The TLI27121 Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure is designed for existing rail industry workers seeking formal accreditation, upskilling, or competency recognition in rail track construction and maintenance. This program provides structured learning that integrates theory, practical skills development, and workplace-based competency assessment, ensuring participants meet industry standards while continuing employment. Course Overview:
Participants will develop the essential skills and knowledge required to work safely and effectively in the rail infrastructure sector, with training aligned to WA industry requirements.
Delivery Structure: - Blended learning approach
- Combining face-to-face training, online study, and workplace-based assessments
- Flexible scheduling – One day per week of structured classroom training, supported by self-paced study
- Workplace-based assessment
- Competency validation in real job environments
What You Will Learn:
- Rail track construction and maintenance fundamentals
- Safe work practices and rail safety procedures - Use of hand tools and minor mechanical equipment
- Track ballasting, sleeper installation, and fastening system repairs
- Environmental and fatigue management in rail settings
This program ensures participants meet compliance requirements, develop hands-on skills and achieve a nationally recognised qualification to support career progression in the rail industry.
Delivery location
This is a general qualification for a person engaged in basic operations within the rail infrastructure environment. It involves undertaking a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: Rail Infrastructure – Track Work - track worker - track installer - track maintainer
Delivery location
Nationally recognised training in track and rail infrastructure work, this qualification gives you the skills and knowledge to carry out rail infrastructure activities safely and effectively.
Delivery location
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.
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