Recognised by CILT
Much attention is given to rolling stock (the locomotives, carriages and infrastucture that supports them) by the general public and the rail enthusiast. The signalling specialist often gives this area insufficient regard. This course provides a basic examination of the broad types of rolling stock used and sets the groundwork for the more technical Advanced Rolling Stock course.
Course Descriptor is available here.
Lessons: Five
Duration: Approximately three hours
Prerequisites: None
Award: Certificate of Achievement
Cost: $132.00 including GST
Recognised by CILT
Track circuits, axle counters and associated equipment are a vital part of modern signalling systems. The systems are utilised in automatic signalling systems and interlockings to help control safe train movements. This course explores the various types of modern track circuits and explains their construction and operation.
Course Descriptor is available here.
Lessons: Two
Duration: Approximately four hours
Prerequisites: None
Award: Certificate of Achievement
Cost: $132.00 including GST
Recognised by CILT
Do you need a basic knowledge about rail points (or switches), rail crossings, derail points or point machines? This course explores the functions and types of these important pieces of track infrastructure in an easy-to-understand format aided by lots of instructional diagrams and animations. This course will help you to easily grasp the technology behind this equipment which is critical to safe rail operations.
Course Descriptor is available here.
Lessons: Six
Duration: Approximately four hours
Prerequisites: None
Award: Certificate of Achievement
Cost: $132.00 including GST
Would you like to explore Victoria's signalling principles to a basic level?
This course identifies the requirements for signalling equipment used in the Victorian rail network. Building upon the knowledge you have gained from the other Basic courses, this course is a pre-requisite for the Advanced Victorian Signalling course.
Do you need an overview to the New South Wales Signalling Principles? This course identifies the requirements for the signalling equipment used in the New South Wales rail network.
Building upon the knowledge you have gained from the other Basic courses, this course builds on that knowledge and will give you a basic understanding of what is required by RailCorp for their networks.
Course Descriptor is available here.