Supervised Worker (SW) E-Learning
This level of TAP shows the worker has an understanding of the hazards in the rail corridor and provides them with knowledge of the mitigation of those hazards. Workers with this level of TAP must always be under direct supervision of Protection Officer (PO) and are not permitted to enter within five metres of the nearest rail without a PO being present.
Train staff with this level of TAP may work under the direct supervision of the Rail Traffic Crew of passenger services to enter the rail corridor for attending to passenger emergencies / evacuations.
E-Learning:
- Total cost: $180 per person
- Duration: 1/2 day (includes theory assessment).
Pre-requisites:
- Current Category 3 Rail Medical or higher
Valid for:
Permit processing requirements:
Please email
asktraining@arcinfra.com with the following:
SW accreditation eLearning must be completed every 3 years to maintain your TAP.
Track Vehicle Operator (TVO) E-Learning
The Supervised Worker (SW) is a prerequisite for this level of TAP and shows the Track Vehicle Operator (TVO) has the understanding of 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:
Permit processing requirements:
Protection Officer (PO)
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
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Duration: 5 days
Medicals:
- PO: CAT 3 Rail Medical
- POLO: CAT 1 Rail Medical - can perform Lookout Duties
Pre-requisites:
- Supervised Worker & minimum 3 months rail experience
Valid for:
- Every 2 years (see Reassessments)
Protection Officer, Track Vehicle (POTV) Upgrade
This level of TAP shows the Protection Officer (PO) has the competence to supervise and operate track vehicles on the network.
Classroom based:
Pre-requisites:
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Current Category 1 Rail Medical
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Minimum 3 months PO experience
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To avoid your application being declined, please upload one of the following Statements of Attainment as an attachment when enrolling in this course:
Valid for:
Possession Protection Officer (PPO) Upgrade
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:
Rail Traffic Crew (RTC)
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:
Courses can be scheduled upon request with a minimum of 4 participants, pending trainer availability. Please contact
asktraining@arcinfra.com for further information.
Safeworking Reassessment
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)
ARO Reassessment OR TAP Medical Renewal
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.
Rail Medical renewals
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:
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.
Rail Traffic Crew & Operational Ground Support TAP Applications
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:
Permit Fee:
- Cost: $110 TAP fee (incl. GST) per person
Thornlie-Cockburn Link (TCL) Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Arc Electrical Awareness Training
Arc Electrical Awareness Training
Arc Infrastructure is continuing to work closely with the Public Transport Authority (PTA) on the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link (TCL) project. This has seen the duplication and relocation of 22km of Arc Infrastructure’s freight rail track to make way for the new TCL passenger route that will be operated by the PTA.
The TCL project is working towards an energisation date of 17 January 2025 for the Overhead Line Equipment (OLE). This means electricity will start being supplied to the overhead wires and other equipment that powers electric trains on the PTA passenger lines.
This change means people need to consider the risk posed by OLE when undertaking maintenance works or other activities on Arc’s network in the area.
The OLE energisation in the TCL section impacts Arc Line 6 (CH 16.900km to 29.900km), and people working within this area will be required to complete Arc Electrical Awareness Training.
The online training module takes approximately one hour to complete and is a mandatory module that must be completed
before working in an area of the Arc Network adjacent to an electrified area.
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.
Where works are planned in the vicinity of the TCL OLE area, a risk assessment will need to be completed to identify and manage hazards in the area relevant to the task.
It is not expected there will be any changes to normal above rail operations.
View the Arc Electrical Awareness Training Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document here.
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: 1.5 hours approx.
Valid for:
- We want to ensure we are responsive to feedback and ideas for continuous improvement. To enable this, we will pilot training for 2025, and anyone completing the training will have an expiry period of 12 months. Effective from 6th Jan 2026, all electrical awareness training expiry dates will fall in line with the standard expiry date for the TAP, ie Supervised Worker 3 years, Protection Officer 2 years.
Yard Card
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 anyway.
Classroom based:
- Total cost: $980 per person
- Duration: 2 days
Pre-requisites:
- Current Category 3 Rail Medical or higher
- Supervised Worker TAP
Valid for:
Other courses we offer
Arc Rail Requirements
Learn about the fundamentals of rail with the Arc Rail Requirements course.
This course provides an introduction to 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