ARTC/VLINE Safely Access The Rail Corridor (SARC)

This course is specifically tailored for individuals whose roles necessitate access to the rail corridor. It has been meticulously designed to impart the necessary skills and knowledge essential for the secure entry and maneuvering within the rail corridor and its associated danger zones, all while adhering to the guidelines established by the access provider and in strict accordance with legislative and regulatory mandates.

Safely Access the Rail Corridor (SARC) has been crafted to cater to the needs of those whose responsibilities involve rail corridor access. This comprehensive program equips learners with the competence to safely access and traverse the rail corridor and its potentially hazardous zones, all under the authorised permission of the access provider. Adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements is paramount, and this course covers the full spectrum of skills and knowledge necessary to meet these standards.

Participants will be trained to follow access provider policies, adhere to specified procedures and protocols, ensuring situational awareness and the highest levels of rail safety. This includes operating in full compliance with local track protection rules, safe working practices, regulatory mandates, and established workplace procedures. Course content encompasses accessing and interpreting information pertaining to track protection requirements, executing assigned protection measures and/or work tasks, and promptly responding to safety incidents and unusual situations within their personal responsibility boundaries.

It’s important to note that this course is specifically validated for individuals working in the Victorian rail networks beyond the Metropolitan area of Melbourne, commonly known as V/LINE.