This page refers to all RIW Plant and Equipment roles.
Click here for the link to registration and operation of plant and equipment on the ARTC Network.
For Plant competencies, refer to the National Plant Matrix and the National Rail Plant Matrix.
Ensure RLS-PR-003 Protocol for Entering the ATRC Rail Corridor is adhered to for any work being undertaken in the ARTC rail corridor.
NOTES:
- Any Rail Bound Plant Operator or Road Rail Plant operator impacting on ballast conditions must also have the Unit of Competency TLIC2030 “Carry out track ballasting”. E.g. required for Ballast Cleaner, Ballast Regulator, Road Rail Excavator, etc. where ballast disturbance may occur.
Plant and Equipment roles include:
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Travel Rail Bound Plant – Track Machine Operations Medium/Heavy | Requires the skills and knowledge to travel a medium or heavy self-propelled track vehicle on a rail network in accordance with the network owner’s policies and procedures. |
| Propel and Operate Rail Bound Plant – Track Machine Operations Light | Requires the skills and knowledge to propel and operate light on-track equipment. Light on-track equipment is considered to be less than 10 tonnes that may be lifted on or off track mechanically. |
| On track Plant Operator – Metal Ballast Wagon | Requires the skills and knowledge to carry out track ballasting both manually and mechanically in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. |
| On Track Plant Operator – Hi-Rail | Requires the skills and knowledge to operate road/rail vehicles, specifically Hi-Rail, on track including: performing pre-operational and post-operational checks, on tracking and off tracking vehicles, operating the equipment, and completing required documentation. |
| On track Plant Operator – Pettibone | Requires the skills and knowledge to operate road/rail vehicles, specifically Pettibone rail crane, on track including: performing pre-operational and post-operational checks, on tracking and off tracking vehicles, operating the equipment, and completing required documentation. |
Important Information:
- If you are a mobile Plant operator and undertake work outside your cab – you may require further roles and competencies.
- For Contractor and Trade competencies refer to the National Trade Matrix and for other mobile plant related competencies refer to the National Trades & Services matrix.
If further clarification is required contact an ARTC Representative here: RIWplantandequipment@ARTC.com.au or RIWHelp@artc.com.au