TAP accreditation
levels

The Supervised Worker (SW) is a prerequisite for this level of TAP and shows the Track Vehicle Operator (TVO) understands the hazards in the rail corridor and the knowledge of the mitigation of those hazards. Workers with this level of TAP must always be under the direct supervision of a Protection Officer Track Vehicle (POTV) or a Protection Officer (PO) in a worksite.

E-Learning:

• Total cost: $155 per person
• Duration: 2 hours approx. (includes theory assessment)

Pre-requisites:

• Current Category 1 Rail Medical
• Supervised Worker Track Access Permit

Valid for 2 years.

Permit processing requirements:

• Completed and signed Application for Track Access Permit Form (electronic form or print and scan).
• Rail Safety Medical report signed by an authorised health professional for the rail industry and the applicant (see ARO Reassessment OR TAP Medical Renewal).
• Current head and shoulders photo of applicant as per the Arc Infrastructure TAP Photo Guide.

This level of TAP shows the worker has the competence to provide protection to a work group that occupies the running line or siding when an obstruction is placed on the track.

Classroom based:

• Total cost: $1,920 per person
• Duration: 5 days

Medicals:

• PO: CAT 3 Rail Medical
• POLO: CAT 1 Rail Medical – can perform Lookout Duties

Pre-requisites:

• A current or previous TAP level of Supervised Worker, Rail Traffic Crew or Network Control
•  Minimum of 3 months rail experience

Valid for 2 years (see Reassessments).

This level of TAP shows the Protection Officer (PO) has the competence to supervise and operate track vehicles on the network.

Classroom based:

• Total cost: $980 per person
• Duration: 2 days (includes both theory and practical assessments)

Pre-requisites:

• Current Category 1 Rail Medical
• Minimum 3 months PO experience
• To avoid your application being declined, please upload one of the following Statements of Attainment as an attachment when enrolling in this course:
  • TLIC3045 Operate road/rail vehicle or equivalent
  • ​TLIC0010 Propel and operate light on-track equipment or equivalent
  • TLIC2058 Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on-track equipment or equivalent

Valid for 2 years.

This level of TAP shows the worker has the Competence of a Possession Protection Officer (PO) and the management of multiple worksites in an LPA. This course is by request only, and not available on our calendar.

Classroom based:

• Total cost: $980 per person
• Duration: 2 days

Pre-requisites:

• Current Category 1 Rail Medical
• Two years as an active Protection Officer with Arc;
• A requirement established by Arc for a project where a PPO is identified as necessary; and
• A letter of testimonial to your safety history as a Rail Worker.

Valid for 2 years.

This level of TAP shows the worker has the competence to apply network safeworking rules and procedures for driving rail traffic on the network and request blocking facilities for the protection of tasks associated with their rail traffic.

Classroom based:

• Total cost: $2,350 per person
• Duration: 5 days (includes both theory and practical assessments)

Pre-requisites:

• Current Category 1 Rail Medical

PLEASE NOTE: Available to Authorised Rail Operators ONLY, please enrol via your company.

Valid for 2 years.

Courses can be scheduled upon request with a minimum of 4 participants, pending trainer availability. Please contact asktraining@arcinfra.com for further information.

For all renewals of Protection Officer (PO) Accreditation levels and above, a reassessment of the Arc Infrastructure Network Safeworking Rules and Procedures is required prior to expiration of the applicant’s Track Access Permit (TAP).

NOTE: For Supervised Worker (SW), Track Vehicle Operator (TVO) & WTO08 Albany Bulk Handling, please enrol into one of the eLearning courses.

To avoid delays in accessing the Arc network, please ensure that you allow up to 10 business days for our Learning and Development Administrators to process any applications from the date of the course (pending the assessment is successfully completed and all required documentation has been submitted).

Classroom based:

• Total cost: $320 per person
• Duration: 1 day (Theory assessment ONLY)

There are two components to ensuring your TAP is current at all times; accreditation training and medical updates.

A reminder will be issued three (3) months prior, notifying the permit holder of when and what component will be expiring.

It is the permit holder’s responsibility to ensure their details (email address, employer, address etc.) are current on their TAP profile in order to receive reminder notifications.

To update your details please complete the Track Access Permit Change of Details Form and email to asktraining@arcinfra.com.

TIP: Enter the dates on your Permit Letter into your calendar reminders to avoid expiration of your Track Access Permit.

All TAP applications take up to 10 business days to process and are actioned in order of complete and correct documentation received. Incorrect documentation may cause delays in processing.

If your rail medical is about to expire, you will need to undertake a new rail medical examination as per the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers.

A list of Approved Health Professionals for the rail industry is available at www.riw.net.au.

Arc Infrastructure does not book medicals on behalf of permit holders. Please familiarise yourself with the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers website.

To ensure your rail medical renewal is processed within 10 business days from submission, the following must be attached when registering via the Medical & Track Access Permit Renewal course listed below.

Required Documentation:

• Health Assessment Report (signed and dated by AHP and yourself)
• Request and Report Form (Part B & C only)
• Track Access Permit Medical Renewal Form (signed by the applicant)

Permit Fee:

• Cost: $110 fee (incl. GST) per person

Medical expiries are based on the opinion of an Authorised Health Professional. Variations to the National Standards may apply due to medical reasons.

All Above Rail Operators that coordinate TAP Applications for their employees have a standard process to follow. For further information, please contact your employer.

Required Documentation:

• Application for Track Access Permit Form
• Current CAT1 Rail Health Assessment Report
• New profile photo (passport layout)

Permit Fee:

• Cost: $110 TAP fee (incl. GST) per person

Arc Infrastructure requires all those who are working adjacent to an electrified network to complete Electrical Awareness training.

These areas include Mundijong, Midland, Woodbridge, Kenwick, and the Thornlie–Cockburn Link, where work is undertaken within 3 metres of the OLE electrified area. Working adjacent to an electrified network adds risks to the working environment. To ensure you are educated, competent and safe, we require all Arc Infrastructure TAP holders who will be working in this environment to complete the training.

This is an online module. You can access the Arc Electrical Awareness Training by booking the course in the Safeworking Accreditation calendar below. Once you have completed the training it will be recorded against your Track Access Permit (TAP), which will be reissued with the adjusted Accreditation level.

If you have a PTA Supervised Worker Track Access Permit (TAP), you may submit a copy of the completion certificate to asktraining@arcinfra.com

If you have questions regarding the Arc Electrical Awareness Training, please contact Learning and Development at asktraining@arcinfra.com.

E-Learning:

• Total cost: free
• Duration: 1 hour approx.

Valid for:

All electrical awareness training will align with your original Safeworking dates.

• Supervised Worker (SW): 3 years
• All other safeworking that is valid for 2 years

Please refer to your permit letter for your updated TAP expiry date reflecting this change. This date determines when your Electrical Awareness Training must be renewed.

This level of TAP shows the worker has the competence to secure yards for work purposes of train loading operations where the prevention of unauthorised rail traffic is required. It does not allow for the protection of running lines or work that affect rail infrastructure in any way.

Classroom based:

• Total cost: $980 per person
• Duration: 2 days

Pre-requisites:

• Current Category 3 Rail Medical or higher
• Supervised Worker TAP

Valid for 3 years.

Learn about the fundamentals of rail with the Arc Rail Requirements course.

This course introduces the technical aspects of rail infrastructure, including track components, signalling and network control systems. Participants will explore the history of rail in Western Australia and gain an understanding of the most common rail terminology and acronyms.

This course is designed for newcomers to the rail industry and people with limited knowledge of rail infrastructure.

Course participants will learn about:

• Rail terminology and acronyms
• Arc Infrastructure network
• Track components and geometry
• Working on and around the network and the hazards
• The various jobs roles that are required to run a safe and efficient network.

Classroom based:

• Total cost: Free
• Duration: 1 day