Handsignaller Level 1 and Level 2
Southern Cross Rail Training conducts the off the job modules of the handsignalling courses in our air-conditioned premises at Chullora with practical simulated exercises in safe rail sidings nearby.
Applicants must complete further training on the job under the supervision of an experienced Protection Officer, until they are competent to undertake handsignallers duties in all required situations. When your employer considers that you have reached a satisfactory level of competence in all respects you will be required to complete an on-track practical assessment conducted by a RIC assessor who will recommend the awarding of a Certificate of Competence on behalf of the Ministry of Transport NSW.
This course presents the skills and knowledge required for both Handsignaller Level 1 and 2, however a Handsignaller Level 1 course will be conducted on request. The table below shows the duties of handsignallers at both levels one and two.
Handsignaller Level three involves all of the duties of a Level 2 Hadsignaller with the addition of managing road traffic at level crossings. Skillvance, in conjunction with Southern Cross Rail training, offers the RTA Traffic Management course, Green card, and other OH&S courses, (visit www.skillvance.com.au) or call Skillvance on telephone number; 4655 5488.
Discussion during off the job modules includes network rules and procedures specified in the RailSafe Training Standards covering handsignallers duties when protecting worksites using the nominated worksite protection methods; managing level crossings (from rail traffic); using Block Posts; working as a lookout; piloting work trains or track machines and Signal Recognition (for Handsignaller Level 2). Written and spoken network Communication Protocols, worksite documentation requirements and the safe use of detonators are included.
Course durations
The Handsignaller Level 1 course is conducted over 1 day and Handsignaller Level 2 course is conducted over three days.
Our premises are located at Level 1, Unit 7/ 4 Brunker Road Chullora 2190.
We will travel to your site by request if required provided suitable training facilities are available.
The table below shows the activities covered in each Protection Officer Course and the duration of each course
Handsignaller duties
Classification |
Duties/responsibilities |
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Handsignaller Level 1 |
- Act as a lookout
- Act as an inner or outer handsignaller
- Pilot work trains at a worksite or within a possession
Conditions: Cannot perform handsignalling activities at fixed signals or level crossings. |
Handsignaller Level 2 |
Perform all duties of Handsignaller class 1
- Act as an inner or outer handsignaller at fixed signals
- Carry out handsignaller duties at level crossings
- Pilot work trains or track vehicles into and out of, or within a possession area
Conditions: Perform handsignalling activities at fixed signals or level crossings. |
Handsignaller Level 3 |
Activities as prescribed for Handsignaller Level 2 Handsignal level crossings
Conditions: Must be trained and assessed as competent in the RTA level crossing traffic management requirements. |
Note: If a handsignaller class 1 wishes to increase to class 2 Handsignaller, recognition for current level certification is taken into account and the length of duration adjusted accordingly.
Qualifications: Following the successful completion of this off-the-job course, applicants receive a Statement of Attainment.
 
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