Training Professionals Rail
Who is this course for?
The Aluminothermic Rail Welding Course is for those looking to upgrade their skillset and gain employment as an aluminothermic rail welder.
Students can expect to learn how to use oxy-LPG equipment to heat and cut materials, LPG heating and cutting equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations, safe operation of grinding equipment, and much more.
The Training Professionals Difference
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Real industry expert trainers with extensive experience
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Specialisation in course design - we tailor training to your needs
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Flexible delivery options - we understand the dynamic nature of training
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A 'quality over quantity' approach to training
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Course Fees
$1,925
Upcoming Classes
Please submit an enquiry via the online form for upcoming class availability.
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Course Delivery
Face-to-face delivery
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
​RPL assessments are available. Please fill out this eligibility form.
Course Schedule
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6 days
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Delivery schedule tailored to your needs (i.e. 6 day block, or 1 day per week for 6 weeks etc.)
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Location
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Salisbury, QLD
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Liverpool, NSW
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On site at your venue (subject to facility requirements)
Course Structure
The aluminothermic rail welding course is made up of the following modules:
Core
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TLIW0004 - Grind Rails
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TLIW0006 - Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry
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TLIW3015 - Weld rail using aluminothermic welding process
* Initial theory delivery will take place over 5 days. Following this, students must log 40 welds in a log book. Upon completion of the required welds, students will return for a 6th day for final sign off.
Role Requirements
Participants must hold the following competencies or equivalent units prior to working as an operator:
- Railway Medical Category 3
- Construction Industry White Card (CPCWHS1001)
- Safely access the rail corridor​ - TLIF0020 (or equivalent)
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TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
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TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools
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TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
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TLIE1003 Participate in basic workplace communications
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TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedures
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TLIU2008 Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure
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TLIS2044 Carry out rail installation
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TLIS2034 Install and repair rail fastening systems
*All students must be aged 18 years or older to enroll
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Click here to view the National Rail Plant Matrix
Potential Opportunities
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Track Welder
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Further Study (i.e. Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure - TLI37122)
Growing Industry
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Current industry shortages
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Strong future growth predicted
